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I think the promise is: let’s have dialogue, let’s figure out the best solution for our countries, for other countries, for the global community,
he was quoted as saying
It was useful to discuss today the various hypotheses on the table. The one that foresees the deployment of European soldiers in Ukraine seems to me to be the most complex and perhaps the least effective, and on this too I voiced Italy's doubts,
she said, ... according to the sources
We share a common vision: security guarantees must be robust and reliable, ... Any other decision without such guarantees — such as a fragile ceasefire — would only serve as another deception by Russia and a prelude to a new Russian war against Ukraine or other European nations."
Zelenskyy said on X, addingRussia is threatening all of Europe now, unfortunately,
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We came to negotiate with American colleagues,
RIA cited Ushakov as saying
I've been with President Trump, and the policy has always been: You take no options off the table,
he saidI think it's very important to build bridges. I think U.S.-Russia relations are very important for the world,
he saidEurope will have to make a contribution towards safeguarding any agreement, and cooperation with the Americans is essential,
he saidWe agree with President Trump on a ‘peace through strength’ approach,
the official said, summarising the result of the meeting
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The details will need to be decided but the commitment is clear,
Rutte saidReady and willing. That’s my take from today’s meeting in Paris. Europe is ready and willing to step up. To lead in providing security guarantees for Ukraine,
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said in a post on social media after the emergency meetingWe believe it is dangerous to conclude a ceasefire without a peace agreement at the same time,
the official also saidAfter bringing together several European leaders, I have just spoken with President @realDonaldTrump and then with President @ZelenskyyUa. We seek a strong and lasting peace in Ukraine. To achieve this, Russia must end its aggression, and this must be accompanied by strong and credible security guarantees for the Ukrainians. Otherwise, there is a risk that this ceasefire will end up like the Minsk agreements."
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Macron wrote
We will work on this together with all Europeans, Americans, and Ukrainians. This is the key. We are convinced that Europeans must invest better, more, and together in their security and defense—both for today and for the future."
He addedTo this end, Europeans want to accelerate the implementation of their own agenda for sovereignty, security, and competitiveness. Work will continue based on the European Commission’s proposals, both in supporting Ukraine and in developing and investing in our defense. This agenda, defined in 2022 at the Versailles Summit, must simply be carried out. Decisions, actions, coherence. Quickly. I will continue these discussions in the coming days
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We want to be part of these conversations regarding security guarantees,
Joly told a virtual news conference from Brussels this morning
We can't let Russia go unchecked,
Joly said, arguingIt was necessary for me to be in Europe to tell them exactly what's going on, to make sure that we would co-ordinate on any form of response to tariffs and that we would be together, defending our national security and sovereignty,
she saidBased on my conversations with many European colleagues, many of them are not necessarily completely aware of what is going on, first in the U.S. and secondly in Canada. Every country in the world is looking at its own reality,
she saidI said it's not funny. And this is a question of respect of our country, respect of our leaders, and respect of our people. And I always answer the same thing, which is (that) we will be the best neighbour, the best allies -- but we will never be a state and we'll never be a colony,
she said