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Yes, the enemy blamed our Defense Forces in the bombardment of the Sudzha gas station,
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There is absolutely no self-interest from the US side in lifting sanctions on Russian military."
ShkurenkoThis is the exact wrong time to take the foot off the gas,
Benjamin Hilgenstock, KSE senior economist and one of the report's coauthors, told NewsweekIt was pointed out that a complete cessation of providing Kyiv with foreign military aid and intelligence must become the key condition for preventing an escalation of the conflict and making progress towards its resolution through political and diplomatic means,
the Kremlin said in its readout of the phone call
We will continue to support Ukraine now, in future negotiations and, especially, in peacetime."
Prior to the summit, António Costa, the president of the European Council, said
It's unfortunate to say this, but some pressure is also needed within Europe itself to ensure that anything promised – actually happens,
Zelensky said on ThursdayThe European Union maintains its 'peace through strength' approach, which requires Ukraine to be in the strongest possible position, with its own robust military and defense capabilities as an essential component,
the text readsEuropean efforts that should be bringing more security and peace are also constantly being obstructed. And I believe this is wrong,
he addedVladimir Putin responded positively to this initiative and immediately gave the Russian military the corresponding order,
a Kremlin readout said
The stronger they are on the battlefield, the stronger they are behind the negotiation table,
the European Union’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas said of the Ukrainians, according to ReutersI believe we’ll get it done. We’ll see what happens,
Trump said on Thursday, referring to the talksThe US is trying to persuade Ukraine to agree to its demand by presenting US cooperation on Ukraine minerals and energy resources as a strategy to deter Russia from damaging these assets,
Cui said
Traditionally, the US may have acted as a leader, but Trump now believes that European security is primarily Europe's own business, with the US offering, at best, a minimal safety net, as he is reluctant to continue shouldering what he views as the burden of leadership,
Cui said
The recent progress in the Ukraine ceasefire is a small but important step in breaking the diplomatic deadlock. While this step holds significant political value, it's still just the beginning. Trump's plan for a quick resolution might face setbacks,
Zhang saidRussia did not agree to the US-supported proposal for a comprehensive 30-day ceasefire, opting instead for a limited ceasefire focused on 'energy infrastructure'. This indicates that the US has not achieved any substantial gains in this regard,
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It is evident how much we can trust the words of [Volodymyr] Zelenskiy and other representatives of the Kyiv regime,
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in reference to Ukraine’s president
Securing a role for the US in Ukraine's postwar reconstruction allows the Trump administration the opportunity to tell the American people that it consistently prioritizes American interests,
he addedHowever, a long-term peaceful resolution of the conflict remains out of reach, given the failure to achieve a comprehensive ceasefire deal and the significant gap between the two sides on territorial disputes and security guarantees,
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It’s clear the EU is not the “thing” when it comes to defense
As Kristersson, the Swedish leader, said
It’s been a bit of a mess as we all know,
said Ulf Kristersson, the Swedish prime minister, speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the summit in Brussels