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The Senate emphasizes that Ukraine must be a participant in discussions with the Russian Federation about Ukraine’s future,
As Vladimir Putin’s illegal and brutal full-scale invasion enters its fourth year, I'm proud to introduce this bipartisan resolution that clearly states our unwavering support for and solidarity with the Ukrainian people and condemns Russia's aggression."
In an emailed statement, Shaheen said I emphasized the importance of the vital 'Critical Minerals and Rare-Earths Deal' between the United States and Ukraine, which we hope will be signed very soon!"
I am in serious discussions with President Vladimir Putin of Russia concerning the ending of the War
Trump posted on his Truth Social platform This deal, which is an 'Economic Partnership', will ensure the American people recoup the tens of billions of dollars and military equipment sent to Ukraine, while also helping Ukraine’s economy grow as this brutal and savage war comes to an end
We will cease hostilities only when these negotiations produce a firm, sustainable result that suits the Russian Federation."
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Monday We have sovereign countries in Europe who take decisions on their own militaries,
It won't be a deal that will show Trump as a great winner and great dealmaker. He will be with this huge mess and I hope he will realise it before entering into anything like that."
To increase defence spending to 3% or 4% of GDP, it kind of sounds very radical and politically difficult for many European countries today,
It looks like blackmail. Ukraine has to keep in mind that once you give in to blackmail, it never ends,
We all feel betrayed since Trump started to talk about his ‘peace plans.’ I would not be surprised if he’s Russia’s best agent. We have to hold on…that’s all.”
An intelligence officer told CNN I am very exhausted, so is everyone here. Nothing changes for us here because of political statements.”
A Ukrainian company commander deployed within Russia’s Kursk region also told CNN It is not only the destiny of Ukraine at stake; it is Europe’s destiny at stake,
There is a clear parallel between the procession of leaders heading to Trump’s court in Washington to try to cajole him and the period at the end of 2021, beginning of 2022 when the same process was happening to try to convince Putin to not invade Ukraine,
European countries are hamstrung by their inability to exert military power, the only currency that holds any sway in deterring Russia and the US,
After everything that they have suffered, after everything that they have fought for, there could be no discussion about Ukraine without Ukraine, and the people of Ukraine must have a long-term secure future.”
Starmer told the Scottish Labour Party conference in Glasgow on Sunday No decisions about Ukraine without Ukraine. … Europe must have a seat at the table when decisions about Europe are being made,
Zelenskyy said on February 15 at the Munich Security Conference We are living a defining moment for Ukraine and European security,
We’re steadfast in moving ahead with sanctions and support for Ukraine up until the moment that peace is there, based on good peace negotiations with support of Ukraine and Europe,
said Kathleen Van Brempt, a Belgian social-democratic Member of the European Parliament (MEP). I think this is the wrong policy and the wrong accusations of Ukraine. They are accusing the victim, and he is taking our enemy’s side,
said Oksana Krylova, a 50-year-old Kyiv resident
