Emmanuel Macron believes that “it is clear that there is no Russian desire for a ceasefire”
The Head of State, who spoke to the press after the videoconference of the “coalition of the willing”, which unites more than 30 countries, mainly European countries, is willing to provide assistance in one way or another. “security guarantee” in Kyiv in the event of a ceasefire or peace treaty with Moscow, providing a gloomy assessment.
“At the moment it is clear that Russia has no desire for a ceasefire”he said, adding that Moscow had not shown one either “willingness to discuss” America’s draft plan for Ukraine was changed after discussions between America, Ukraine and Europe in Geneva last weekend. He called “keep applying pressure” on Russia to negotiate. “Many participants” at a video conference of Ukraine supporters, held on Tuesday, “reported their direct exchanges with Russia, in particular with President Putin”. He explained that a ” Work “ will be ” engaged “ with the United States and NATO for discussions “monitoring respect” about a future ceasefire, “with supervision”.
Next regarding “security guarantee”he felt it was necessary above all else “strong Ukrainian army”. THAT “Discussions in Geneva show that there should be no restrictions on the Ukrainian army”he stressed, contrary to what was envisioned in the first version of the American plan that Ukraine and Europe had sought to change.
A working group will also be launched on Wednesday in “power of reinsurance” estimated “consolidate this Ukrainian army” in the “second curtain” if there is a Russia-Ukraine deal, Emmanuel Macron has announced again. He will be “led by France and Britain, it has close ties with Türkiye which plays an important maritime role, and for the first time with the involvement of the United States”he added, while the American Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, took part in the video conference.
“The next few days will allow us to properly complete everyone’s contributions and ensure this security backlog is completed”he promised. According to her, “important to negotiate a credible peace and also maintain pressure on Russia”.
The French president also assured that the decision regarding the freezing of Russian assets, which is at the heart of the political-legal imbroglio in Europe seeking funding for Ukraine, would be the right decision. “resolved in the next few days”. These frozen assets are “very important” And “also a pressure tool” about Russia, he said. “We will work out in the coming days, in coordination with all the most interested European countries and of course with the European Union and the European Commission, a solution that will secure funding, give visibility to Ukraine, but keep this pressure in check”he detailed.
