EU is counterattacked (?) – Agreement to strengthen defense spending

The European Union counterattacks (?) The leaders of the main EU member states met on Monday on Monday at the initiative of French President Emmanuel Macron, after Donald Trump’s colder, who decided to set aside Europe and Kiev and Kiev, Vladimir Putin in Riyadh to have an agreement in the Ukrainian.

Read all the developments of the day here at the Paris Extraordinary Meeting

It seems that in the shadow of the Russian threat, European leaders agree on the importance of relaxing the rules for expenditure so that defensive costs of more than 2% of GDP are excluded by the process of excessive deficit of the EU. However, there is a controversy for basic security guarantees for Ukraine such as army development, with other states such as Poland not wanting to send forces, but Denmark and the Netherlands being positively “under conditions” and others such as Britain to declare ready to bind forces in Ukrainian territory along with other partners.

The lack of a common line simply reinforces Russia’s position, as it is clearly determined to negotiate the fate of Ukraine without any involvement by European capitals, the BBC comments.

If European leaders want to convince Russian Vladimir Putin that they are worth being equal participants In discussions about the war in Ukraine, they should show that they will not leave Kiev, whatever the Trump US decides.

However, all European leaders agree that Europe must form a single attitude and raise its own voice, In order not to stay out of discussion In a major European issue anyway.

“Peace with respect to Ukraine’s independence”

European Commission President Ursula von der Laien and European Council President Antonio Costa have posted on social media their joint reaction to the Paris meeting.

“Today in Paris we reaffirmed that Ukraine deserves peace through power. Peace with respect to its independence, its territorial integrity, with strong security guarantees. Europe raises the entire share of military aid in Ukraine. At the same time, we need a rise in defense in Europe. “

“No one will dictate anything in Ukraine”

No one will dictate anything in Ukraine was pointed out by German Chancellor Olaf Saltz after the European summit in Elise.

“We welcome the fact that there are talks on a peace agreement, but for us it is clear that this cannot be white check ‘, He stressed.

Europe has to continue to support Ukraine, Overfy Saltz stressed in the shadow of the US-Russia meeting in Riyadh, according to Reuters.

She also said that Ukraine should be allowed to defend herself, continue the course of joining the European Union and have its own strong army. Said that these issues is not under negotiation.

He also focused on the idea of ​​reforming EU fiscal rules, stating that any cost of more than 2% of GDP on defense will must be excluded from existing restrictions.

“No decision on Ukraine without Ukraine and Europe without Europe”

A message to the US was sent by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk after an informal meeting in Elise. There should be no decisions on Ukraine, without Ukraine, and for Europe without Europe.

He also emphasized that any peace in Ukraine should be fair and enduring and that Ukraine must be involved in any peace talks.

‘We understand that transatlantic relationships under Donald Trump It’s in a new stage. Our European partners understand that it is time for greater defense potential and expenses. All Ukraine meeting agreed that what is needed is close cooperation within NATO. All participants had similar views with Poland on important issues » noted.

“Need peace through power for Ukraine”

We must enhance Ukraine’s support, Kir Starmer stressed. The British Prime Minister said the key issue is to ‘maintained principle of peace through powerensuring that Ukraine is in the strongest position. “

“The start of peace talks cannot lead to a reduction in support for Ukraine” Clear. ‘We have to reinforce it’, Starmer stressed, adding that it is the only way to achieve a “Study, constant and fair agreement that ensures Ukraine’s sovereignty.”

Ukraine security guarantees must have the US support, Starmer said, as it is “the only way” to effectively prevent Russia from future attacks. “

“Participants at the Paris meeting throw oil on the fire of war”

Participants at the Extraordinary European Summit for Ukraine in Paris will do everything possible to prevent the peaceful resolution of the conflict, however, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Sigados said earlier during his visit to Kazakhstan.

“Today Paris will host a meeting of those who have been constantly throwing oil on the fire of the war in Ukraine for the last three years. These countries are in favor of war, they have supported the inappropriate sanctions strategy in Europe. These states are constantly escalating conflict » He stated characteristically after talks with the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Murat Nourtleo.