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Of course, we will see more of Putin’s attempts to deceive the world and prolong the war. But real peace is possible—and we must achieve it together: Ukraine, the United States, and Europe. This is about our shared security,
the President stressed
From the UK to Poland, from Finland to Spain—across Europe, there is a clear understanding: we must only grow stronger. The Armed Forces of Europe are needed. A coordinated and strong diplomacy is needed. Close engagement with America is needed. We must be a reliable defender of our own future in Europe, so that on the other side of the Atlantic, the interest in a strong alliance with Europe remains clear,
he saidThe Americans are approaching European capitals and asking how many soldiers they are ready to deploy,
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There’s no way in which we can have discussions or negotiations about Ukraine, Ukraine’s future or European security structure, without Europeans,
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb told the same security conference in MunichTo my European friends, I would say, get into the debate, not by complaining that you might, yes or no, be at the table, but by coming up with concrete proposals, ideas, ramp up [defence] spending,
he said in MunichRussia is really a petrostate,
he said,It's also important for me that he should have a report from the military, from Syrskyi [Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine]... I really want him to tell President Trump everything. To tell him about it. After that, I will be ready to discuss these steps with President Trump."
Quote from ZelenskyyThe American side needs to understand the realities, to understand and see for themselves."
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I told Kellogg I would go to the front with him if he’s prepared [to go],
Zelenskyy said, noting thatI think we’re not sufficiently grasping the extent to which our world is changing. Both our competitors and our allies are busy accelerating,
Haddad told broadcaster France Info on Thursday
Fundamentally, the goal is, as President Trump outlined it, we want the war to come to a close,
Vance saidI don’t see any way that a country in Russia’s position could allow ... them to join NATO,
Trump said ThursdayI think I said it first that we have to meet,
he addedWe have to meet urgently if we really want to stop [the war – ed.],
he added, without specifying the likely date of such talksWe have our plan, of course. It’s our country; that’s why it’s our plan,
Zelenskyy insisted, after which the host asked again thatYesterday here in Munich, the US vice president made it clear – decades of the old relationship between Europe and America are ending. From now on, things will be different, and Europe needs to adjust to that,
Zelensky said
I told Trump that Putin is afraid of him and he heard me. And now Putin knows,
Zelensky said wrylyUkraine will never accept deals made behind our backs without our involvement. And the same rule should apply to all of Europe,
he addedLet’s be honest – now we can’t rule out the possibility that America might say ‘No’ to Europe on issues that threaten it. Many leaders have talked about Europe that needs its own military – an Army of Europe,
he saidRight now, the most influential member of NATO seems to be Putin – because his whims have the power to block NATO decisions,
Zelensky said