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The German defense minister believes that public statements by the United States about the impossibility of Ukraine joining NATO strengthen Putin's position. Pistorius emphasized the unacceptability of negotiations without the participation of European states.
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silinia has proposed creating a coalition of Baltic and Scandinavian countries as an alternative to the NATO mission in Ukraine. According to her, they already have ready-made scenarios for joint negotiations.
The United Kingdom is considering sending Typhoon fighter jets to protect Ukraine's airspace as part of a peace deal. The government is looking for ways to provide security guarantees without deploying large numbers of ground troops.
The Dutch parliament has adopted a resolution on possible participation in a post-war peacekeeping force in Ukraine. The UK and Sweden are also considering sending their troops after a peace agreement is reached.
Polish President Duda met with US Special Representative Kellogg to discuss the situation in Ukraine. He stated the active role of the United States in ending the war and expects an increase in the US military presence in the region.
France organizes a second meeting on Ukraine and European security with the participation of new countries. Norway, Canada, the Baltic States, the Czech Republic, Greece, Finland, Romania, Sweden and Belgium are invited to the meeting.
The United States and some European partners do not support Ukraine's accession to NATO. Zelenskyy is offering alternative security guarantees, including the possibility of deploying a military contingent of partners.
The Russian Foreign Minister announced that they had agreed to appoint ambassadors and create a process for the Ukrainian settlement. The two sides also discussed the resumption of consultations on geopolitical issues.
The President of Ukraine discussed with the French leader the deployment of a military contingent in Ukraine. Macron plans to hold a series of meetings and present concrete proposals on security guarantees.
The head of the Russian Foreign Ministry said that Ukraine's membership in NATO and the presence of the alliance's troops under any flags were unacceptable. Lavrov called it a direct threat to Russia's sovereignty.
The head of the German defense giant Rheinmetall said that Europe has lost influence due to insufficient defense funding. According to him, even after the war in Ukraine is over, the threat from Russia will remain.
Peskov said that joining the EU is Ukraine's sovereign right, and Russia will not prevent it. At the same time, the Kremlin's position on Ukraine's accession to NATO remains negative.
The German Foreign Minister announced a large-scale package of military aid to Ukraine from the EU. According to her, the amount of aid could reach 700 billion euros, similar to the fund during the coronavirus crisis.
Lithuania will invest 4 billion euros in the development of military infrastructure over the next 4 years. More than 200 projects are being implemented, including the construction of a military camp in Rudninkai.
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At an emergency meeting in Paris, European leaders failed to agree on a common position on sending troops to secure a possible peace deal. France supports the idea, while Poland and Germany oppose it.
The JATEC Center for Analysis was launched in Bydgoszcz to study the experience of the Russian-Ukrainian war. The center will facilitate Ukraine's integration into NATO and the implementation of changes to the Alliance's strategies.
At a meeting in Paris, EU leaders supported the “peace through strength” strategy for Ukraine. Europe is ready to increase military assistance and provide security guarantees while preserving Ukraine's sovereignty.
The President of Ukraine had a phone conversation with the French leader after an emergency meeting in Paris. The parties agreed that Ukraine needs reliable security guarantees, not a fragile ceasefire.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has stated that Europe needs to rearm because of the threat from Russia. She emphasized the importance of preventing the spread of Russian aggression beyond Ukraine.
The Ukrainian president said that the US is trying to please Putin with its statements to achieve quick success. Zelenskyy warned against repeating the mistakes of Afghanistan and opposed territorial concessions.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced that he would continue to help Ukraine in the logistics and humanitarian spheres. He emphasized the importance of investing in the security of Europe's eastern flank to effectively support Ukraine.
The U. S. senators discussed possible options for guaranteeing security for Ukraine after the war. Sheehan and Tillis emphasized the importance of U.S. and NATO involvement in ensuring a lasting peace.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that peace cannot be imposed on Ukraine, and it is up to Ukraine to determine its own future. Germany will continue to support Ukraine and its path to the EU.
Slovakia's prime minister and Hungary's foreign minister criticized the Paris meeting on the deployment of troops in Ukraine. Both politicians support the position against military aid to Kyiv and Ukraine's accession to NATO.
An informal meeting of the heads of government of eight European countries on Ukraine will be held in Paris. The meeting will be attended by EU and NATO leaders, including Macron, Scholz and other senior officials.
Stanislav Zhelikhovsky explained why Ukraine's automatic accession to NATO is currently unlikely. The expert believes that the EU is a more realistic alternative for ensuring Ukraine's security.
Mark Rutte and Keith Kellogg discussed ways to end the war against Ukraine and achieve a just peace. The allies agreed on further steps of support after the US call.
The President said that Ukraine needs clear security guarantees: either NATO or the creation of a million-strong army with US support.
A mini-summit of European leaders will take place in Paris to discuss support for Ukraine and increased defense spending. The meeting also aims to reassure Kyiv of support.