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In order to resolve complex and rather acute issues, such as related to Ukraine, both Russia and the United States must take the first step,
We could come to an agreement with the United States. We're not against that,
What does it consist of? This first step should be devoted to increasing the level of trust between the two states,
Unlike them, the new president of the United States has his hands free from shackles that don't allow you to move forward,
The most powerful leverage Trump has on Ukraine is to threaten non-delivery of weapons. We have, in my view, six months before we would really start to feel the lack of weapons on the front line.”
Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba told POLITICO Three years of absolute heroism by our people. Eternal memory to all who stood up in defence of our state and our people, giving their lives so that Ukraine may live,
While trading compliments and friendly gestures during a convivial White House meeting, Mr Trump and Mr Macron’s polite exchange exposed the deepening divide between the United States and Europe as the newly restored American president seeks to broker a peace deal with Russia,
The New York Times reported I think it’s to the very much benefit of Russia to make a deal and to go on with leading Russia in a very positive way.”
No, in fact, to be frank, we paid. We paid 60% of the total effort. It was like the US: loans, guarantees, grants. We have $230bn in frozen assets in Europe, Russian assets. But this is not collateral of a loan because it is not our belonging. So they are frozen.”
Macron leaned over to touch Trump’s arm and interjected I think it’s super important to go to the peace. But my strong point was to say: ‘Let’s try to get something first which can be assessed, checked and verified.’
If you believe that, it’s OK with me. They get their money back, and we don’t. But now we do.”
We want peace but we don’t want an agreement that is weak.”
He may come in this week or next week to sign the agreement, which would be nice,
Just so you understand, Europe is loaning the money to Ukraine. They’re getting their money back.”
I believe that Emmanuel agrees with me on many of the most important issues,
We are ready and willing to provide security guarantees, which could perhaps include troops, but they would be there to maintain peace,
Well, we're going to see."
Asked whether Ukraine should consider ceding territory to Russia as part of a settlement, Trump remained non-committal, saying Yeah, he will accept that. He has no problem with it,
He will accept that. I have asked him that question,
Trump said of Putin, when asked directly about the deployment of European troops Europe is going to make sure that nothing happens. I don’t think that is going to be much of a problem, once we settle, there’s going to be no more war in Ukraine,
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