How Europe responded to Donald Trump’s talks with Vladimir Putin

European capitals have responded to both the EU and Kiev beyond the discussion to end the Ukraine war.

The unexpected decision to start an immediate bilateral peace talks with US President Donald Trump’s Vladimir Putin with the terms of an agreement has stuck the deep fear of the continent – and the post -war reconstruction and protection must be paid.

Germany

Defense Minister Boris Pistorius regrets revealed that Washington exempted Moscow before the talks with Kiev began.

“It is still unclear what the results of the discussion will look like. It’s unfortunate. The The Trump has already given a public discount to Putin before the talks begin, “Pistorius said before the NATO Defense Ministers’ meeting in Brussels. “It would have been better to talk about Ukraine’s possible NATO membership at first at the discussion table.”

He warned that the threat from Moscow would be “foolish” to believe that the peace agreement would be reduced after a peace treaty.

His cabinet colleague, Foreign Minister Analina Berbak acknowledged that Trump-Putin’s decision was “out of blue”.

“Americans are sending very different signals. This means talking to our Americans and at this point it is necessary to make it clear that the location of the United States of the United States is also being decided on this important issue, “he said.

EU

European Union Protection Commissioner Mehdi Verkunen emphasized that Europe and Ukraine must be part of peace discussion.

“It is important that when we enter peace talks, Europe and Ukraine are playing an important and central role there,” he told the Financial Times. “It is a very important friend of the United States for Europe, of course. The The Protection and defense. But now they have a new administration and we are now involved with them.

A spokesman for the European Commission on Thursday warned that “Russia is aggressive and it cannot be rewarded for its aggression”, pointing out that “Any peace agreement needs to be sustainable – a bad agreement will only lead to war”.

NATO

NATO Secretary-General Mark Route said that it is very important that “Ukraine is closely involved with what is happening about Ukraine”.

“It is important that everything comes from what comes from [peace] Speaking of which, it is sustainable, it is permanent, “he told reporters.

UK

Defense Secretary John Hilli echoed the claim that Kiev must be at the center of any discussion.

“Russia threatens” outside Ukraine “with this emphasis:” Without Ukraine, there can be no discussion about Ukraine – and Ukraine’s voice must be at the center of a discussion. “

He also added: “Our job as the Minister of Defense in NATO to keep their best position to protect lasting peace with strength.”

France

Defense Minister Sabastian Lacornu said that “peace through weakness” was the wrong method.

“Either we are in the parameters of the discussion that allows our strength to bring peace through our strength, or in contrast, it will be peaceful through weakness,” he told reporters. “And through weakness, peace, unfortunately, can lead to our dramatic protection situation or even long -term widening of disputes,” added Lacornu.

Baltic

“If the United States and the EU cannot work together as a team [a] The Democratic World, since World War II, has been the darkest time, “Lithuania’s Defense Minister Doville šakalienė said.

His Estonia equivalent Hanno Pavekur warned that “this peace will not last long” unless Europe is involved in the discussion, the sanctions against Russia and the sanctions against the current financial and military support of Ukraine. Kiev’s desire to be a member of the EU means “we should be there”, added Pavekur.

Poland

Prime Minister Donald Task writes on social media that Ukraine, Europe and the United States should work together to achieve a “justice” in conflict.

Netherlands

Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans says the EU has to be involved in peace talks.

“Sustainable peace is only possible with a strong security guarantee. We need to shape these sight guarantee together and continue to support Ukraine in the meantime. “

On Wednesday, he announced the grant of 20 armored vehicles to remove the injured soldiers. The country has spent $ 6 billion in military aid package of $ 10 billion.

Spain

“This is more important than ever. The The There is a general idea of ​​what Europeans are going on, “Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Alberas said FK.

He added, “It is not right to say that nothing can agree on European protection without Europe.” “And we don’t think that some decisions about Ukraine without Ukraine should be made.”

Italy

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said that the United States and Russia were “very important” to speak at the highest levels, but said Europe had to be involved in the discussion.

He said that the overall goal is “a justice and permanent peace that does not erase Ukraine’s argument, an agreement that is not a temporary war, but re -establish the rules and determine the terms to prevent new war or aggression”.

Brassels Henry Foy, Barbara Moins, Andy Bounds and Paula Tamma, Ann-Sylvine Chasani of Berlin and Laura Fisher in London, Amy Kammin of Rome, Richard Milne of Osoro and Rafale Minders and Warsa at Warsa