The US is calling for detailed suggestions from European countries on how it plans to support Ukraine through peace negotiations and how it plans after the war with Russia.
A survey sent this week by the State Department aims to measure their willingness to supply European arms, military and other security arrangements. Reported by the Financial Times.
The US is preparing to mediate talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Voldy Zelensky, preparing to end the nearly three-year war.
Europe is not expected to sit at the table, but its benefits will be considered, Special Envoy Keith Kellogg said on Saturday. The plan could take place in days or weeks, he said.
“For my European friends, I get caught up in the discussion by specific suggestions, ideas, ramp-ups, rather than complaining that you might be YES or no, at the table. [defense] At a meeting at the Munich Security Conference, Kellogg said: According to the report.
President Trump has long called on European countries to fulfill their NATO defence spending obligations and to strengthen the share of Ukraine's conflict burden.
European leaders quickly criticized the announcement. This came without warning following Trump's appeal with Putin this week.
“There is no way to discuss or negotiate Ukraine without Europeans about Ukraine, the future of Ukraine, or the European security structure,” Finland President Alexander Stubb said at the meeting.
“But this means that Europe needs to put together its actions,” he added. “Europe needs to speak less and do more.”
After his conversation with Putin, Trump called Zelensky but did not mention taking Europe to the table.
“I say a lot,” Zelensky said in a speech in Munich on Saturday. “It's over in the past. When America supported Europe because it always had.”
However, he continued to emphasize the importance of maintaining “the closest relationship with America” and the diplomacy and diplomacy of a unified European. Kyiv Independent reported.
Zelensky sought the creation of a “European Army” and argued that the continent could no longer rely on protection from the United States, and he believed that such a show of military power was the only way to gain respect from Washington. There is, according to the outlet.
“I really believe the time has come. We have to create an army of Europe,” Zelensky said.
Meanwhile, European countries led by the UK and France Plans to send the army quietly To enforce peace negotiations in Ukraine.
“In the event of peace, Ukraine needs some kind of security guarantee and the UK will do its part,” British Prime Minister Kiel Starmer said Thursday.
Ukraine's acceptance of NATO would provide automatic protection, but US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegses said Wednesday that the possibility of a Russian invasion regaining all the territory it claims is unrealistic.
On Saturday, Zelensky said there was a proposal being made to sell half of his country's rare earthly natural resources in exchange for US security guarantees after the initial offer was rejected. It has been reported.
With post wire
