“We are at a historical intersection” – Europe is now constructing a new alliance to secure Ukraine

Ukraine’s Summit Meeting in London on Sunday British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Estimates Europe to live in security policy right now that is only once a generation ahead.

He emphasized at his press conference that Ukraine should be strengthened before the peace could be negotiated.

“At the same time, we agreed that Britain, France and others would work with Ukraine to stop fighting. Our starting point must be to strengthen the position of Ukraine as much as possible now so that they can negotiate as strong. ”

Starmer emphasized that Ukraine cannot accept a weak peace agreement this time, as she describes Minsk’s Peace Treaty.

According to the British Prime Minister, a number of countries who want to be involved in the process is collected to safeguard the final peace.

“We are still developing a alliance that is ready to defend the peace treaty in Ukraine and guarantee peace. Not everyone feels they can participate, but that cannot mean we do nothing. Britain is ready to support this in boots in the country and on airplanes in the air with others. We are now at a historic intersection. This is not a moment for additional discussions, it’s time to work. ”

The President of the Republic Alexander Stubbin According to Finland, Finland is contributing to a peace plan and is part of a core group that is looking for solutions. He stated after the meeting According to the mediathat the Russian border neighbors are not required to send their troops to Ukraine to secure peace, but can be made by other means.

The first European Commission chairman Ursula von der Leyen He stressed to journalists that Europe now needs to re -evaluate how it handles its defense.

According to von der Leyen, Ukraine needs comprehensive security guarantees that support its financial and military position.

The Commission will present its own concrete plan at the Extraordinary Summit next Thursday.

“Now it is extremely important to increase defense investments for a long time. In this geostrateic environment, we have to live, prepare for the worst and thus enhance the defense, ”said von der Leyen.

Mark Rutte: Europe must give security guarantees to Ukraine

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutten According to the meeting, the most concrete benefit of the meeting was that different countries made public statements on increases in their defense expenditure.

“I have a full reason to believe that more advertisements follow. Today I heard new announcements at the meeting table, and it is very good news that more European countries will increase their defense expenditure, ”he commented to journalists as he left the summit.

Rutte emphasizes that there is no peace treaty yet, but he has already advised the European countries to prepare for them to give Ukraine security guarantees.

“We want to make sure that Vladimir Putin Never, ever try to attack Ukraine again. This means that there are European active in Ukraine to ensure that peace remains that it is sustainable. ”

According to Rutte, the United States is still “very committed” to NATO membership and “fully” in the defense union.

“I’ve talked many times with President Trump. He’s a good friend. We have now worked together for eight years. He is also fully committed to NATO’s fifth Article. ”

Starmer and Macon are preparing a plan

According to Starmer, even before the summit, it was agreed that a certain group of European leaders would work with Ukraine to end the battles and then discuss it with the United States and take the matter forward. In practice, it is a Starmer and a French president Emmanuel Macronista.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyi met just before Sunday’s summit of the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloninwho spoke on Saturday night on the phone with Donald Trump and this Vice President JD Vancen with.

“Without the United States, it is difficult for our Europeans to support Ukraine, we must say it honestly. And without Washington, Europe is weaker, ”Meloni comments to Italian journalists.

Zelenskyi said he had emphasized unity with the Italian Prime Minister in his debate.

“No one other than Putin is interested in continuing the war. Therefore, it is important to maintain unity around Ukraine and strengthen our country’s position in cooperation with allies – European countries and the United States. Ukraine needs peace supported by strong safety guarantees. ”

Melon warned about the division of the West

According to the Italian Prime Minister’s Chancellor, Meloni, for its part, assured Zelensky that the United States also want “fair and sustainable” peace in Ukraine.

On Sunday, the melon did not obscure his irritation that he was not selected among Starmer and Macron to design a peace solution and possibly negotiate with Trump.

“I think it is very important to avoid the risk of Western distribution. I have proposed an appointment between US and European leaders because if we resign, we are all weaker. And I believe that Britain and Italy can play an important role in building bridges, ”he comments to Italian journalists.

At the same time the republican speech of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson however estimate In an interview with NBCthat Zelensky must resign from the place of the Ukrainian President.

“He has to come to his sense and return to the table with gratitude, or someone else has to lead the land,” Johnson said.

“President Trump is trying to get these two parties to the point of peace.”