Europe stands firm with Ukraine amidst US compromise signals
President Volodymyr Zelensky, following another summit in Paris, stressed Europe's unity in refusing to recognise the occupied territories of Ukraine as Russian, at a time when the US signals possible compromises. He also highlighted that there is no substitute for Europe's involvement in peace talks regarding Ukraine.
What do you need to know?
- Europe is united in refusing to recognise the occupied territories of Ukraine as Russian, as President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasised at a press conference in Paris.
- He noted that the US is sending signals about potential compromises on territorial matters, although these were not discussed during talks in Saudi Arabia.
- During the summit in Paris, it was agreed that France and the United Kingdom would represent Europe in negotiations concerning peace in Ukraine.
What are the positions of Europe and the USA?
During a press conference in Paris, President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasised that Europe is united in not recognising the occupied territories of Ukraine as Russian. This position is shared by all European countries, providing Ukraine with robust support in its pursuit of full sovereignty.
However, as Zelensky noted, there are indications from the US about possible compromises on territorial concessions, although this subject was not addressed during talks with the Americans in Saudi Arabia.
Zelensky also admitted that he does not know the answer to the question of what security guarantees Ukraine can receive from the USA. "I do not have an answer to that question," he remarked briefly.
"During the leaders’ meeting in France on support for Ukraine I emphasised that the war is still ongoing — and it’s only happening because of Russia, whose position is simple: keep the war going, keep attacking, and delay diplomacy" - this is the statement Zelensky posted on social media.
Talks with Russia about peace in Ukraine. Europe will be represented by France and the UK
"Europe is very large, and it needs clear representation. Today we agreed that Europe will be represented by France and the United Kingdom, by Macron and Starmer," Zelensky stated in Paris.
In the press conference summarising the summit of Ukraine's allies, he indicated that Kyiv's stance is "very clear."
"Europe is very large, and it needs clear representation. Today we agreed that Europe will be represented by France and the United Kingdom, by Macron and Starmer," he emphasised.
