Among the leaders of 19 countries, who participated in Wednesday’s informal meeting in Paris called President Emmanuel Macron, It is a unanimous consensus that the solution of war in Ukraine without Kiev and Europe is unacceptable. According to Belga, the Belgian government, TASR writes.
Most participants attended a distance at the Elysee Palace. In addition to the heads of states and governments of the invited European countries, he has been involved Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Personally were present only Romanian President Ilie Bolojan and Luxembourg Prime Minister Luc Frieden.
“All the participating countries have agreed that Ukraine continues to support that an agreement without Ukraine and without Europe is not an acceptable option and cannot lead to a desired outcome, And that it is necessary to take short -term decisions that will give our position the necessary strength, “the Belgian government stressed in the statement.
Monday and Wednesday’s meeting in Paris, with the participation of several European and other officials, convened Macron in response to the statements of the United States who indicated that Europe will not play any role in peace talks. Uninvited European Union countries criticized this format. According to AFP, meetings were aimed to coordinate the European response to what Macron called after the change of US policy “existential threat” by Russia.
According to The Guardian, the French metropolis was to be discussed, among other things Defense capacities that Europe could provide to Ukraine to ensure security guarantees, Including a plan on “Automatic membership of Ukraine in NATO” In the case of a clear violation of the ceasefire by Russia.
Monday’s summit in Paris, however, ended without a specific statement, Because the leaders did not agree on the posting of soldiers who would check compliance with a possible peace agreement. Again They just expressed phrases about the aid of Ukraine and an increase in defense spendingevaluated Politico magazine.
