Vladimir Putin
The tensions Between Russia and Europe they continue to exacerbate. The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrovaccused the countries of theEuropean Union to encourage theUkraine to extend the conflictespecially following recent changes in Political balances. “When Political balances onUkraine they change, as is evident from the vote in United NationstheEurope immediately try to sabotage this trend, announcing new large packages of military aid to Kievinciting her to continue fighting, “he said Lavrov During a visit to Qatarcited by the agency Tax.
Second Flythe recent initiatives of United Kingdom And France for sending forces of peacekeeping in Ukraine represent a pretext to intensify the conflict. “The proposals on sending a force of peacekeeping I am a deception aimed at providing a Kiev further weaponsstrengthen the influence of the BORN in the area and threaten the rights of Russian“, he added Lavrovunderlining how these moves are not aimed at a real pacification of the territory.
The European reaction: compactness and strategies for the future
Governments European instead they reiterate the need to maintain a unit support line toUkraine. The Prime Minister Polish, Donald Tuskunderlined the will ofEurope to reject the territorial requests of the Russia. “We cannot accept the capitulation of theUkraine To the brazen requests of Fly“, he said Tusk In a video published on X.
During the videoconference convened by the President of the European Council, Antonio Costatwo key issues were discussed: the possible mission of peacekeeping in Ukraine and the use of Russian assets frozen. Although the Poland does not provide for the direct use of its own troops, Tusk confirmed the support logistical to an operation of peace guidance European with the support of United States. Furthermore, Warsaw he declared himself in favor of the use of the Russian funds blocked to support Kiev both in conflict current both in the subsequent phase of post-war reconstruction.
The role of Italy and the position of Tajani
Foreign Minister Italian, Antonio Tajaniexpressed the need for a negotiation inclusive, stating that “for theUkraine you need a table between Russia, Ukraine, USA And EU“. TheItaly confirms their own support to Kievbut insists on the importance of a path diplomatic to reach a lasting solution.
Tajani he also commented on the declarations of Donald Trump on the BORN and the European defenseunderlining that “if Trump he says they will no longer protect us, we must be able to organize the defense of Europe always with the United Statesbecause without them it is not possible, but we must build another Pillar of the Defense of the West“. The minister reiterated that theEurope must demonstrate greater strategic autonomy without losing the bond with Washington.
Istanbul: a decisive summit for the future of the crisis
The wait for the summit Between Russia And United States scheduled for tomorrow a Istanbul. The meeting could represent an opportunity to reopen the diplomatic dialoguebut with the exacerbation of the tensions and the strengthening of the European support to Kievan immediate change of course in conflict It appears unlikely. The positions they remain distant and the risk of a long military escalation continues to weigh on the future of the global security.