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An end to the war is being negotiated while a fifth of Ukrainian territory is under enemy occupation
Speaking at the Policy Exchange think tank, she said There's no way America is going to get its hands on any proceeds from Ukrainian minerals until there is a free, sovereign and secure Ukraine
The Russian military is really on its last breath. What we're seeing is they basically cannot maintain offensive combat power. The best they can do is just feed men into this meat grinder and gain almost no territory.”
Speaking in an exclusive interview with investment platform Saxo, Mr Kinzinger, a vocal supporter of Ukraine, said 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 I am focusing on security today and not in 20 years' time. I don't plan to be in power for 10 years,
Zelensky told the forum, stating his readiness to step down if it means peace for Ukraine 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 Yeah, he will accept it,
Trump told reporters at the White House 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 If you believe that, it’s OK with me. They get their money back, and we don’t. But now we do.”
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.’
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,