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Europe must do the heavy lifting, but to support peace in our continent, and to succeed this effort must have strong US backing,
Starmer told a news conference After a long time of underinvestment, it is now of utmost importance to step up the defense investment for a prolonged period of time,
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told reporters We are all working together in Europe in order to find a basis for cooperation with America for a true peace and guaranteed security,
Zelensky wrote on Telegram We are at a crossroads in history today,
Member states need more fiscal space to do a surge in defense spending,
[The ... They] are trying to prop him up with their bayonets disguised as peacekeeping forces,
A concrete plan, based on proposals from France and the United Kingdom, will continue to be developed. The next meeting of European leaders will take place in the near future, where a new enhanced defense plan for Europe will be presented,
If it becomes clear that President Zelensky’s personal motivations or political motivations are making it more difficult to end the conflict in his country, then I think we have a real problem on our hands.”
We need a leader who can deal with us, and ultimately deal with the Russians and end this war.”
Asked whether Trump wanted Zelensky to resign, his national security adviser, Mike Waltz, said I'm not promising you it's possible,
What was not clear to us was whether he shared our goal of ending this war. It was not clear he was ready to go to peace.”
Trump’s national security adviser, Michael Waltz, speaking about Zelenskyy, told CNN’s “State of the Union” show There will be all kinds of carrots and sticks to get this done,
It’s basically [about] turning Ukraine into a steel porcupine that is indigestible for potential invaders.”
We need to deliver together,
Starmer said after the meeting For me, the components of a lasting peace are a strong Ukraine to fight on, if necessary, to be in a position of strength; to negotiate a European element to security guarantees, and that's why I've been forward-leaning on this about what we would do; and a US backstop.
In my conversations in recent days, we agreed a group of us will work with Ukraine on a plan to stop the fighting, and then discuss that with the US and take it forward together.
Kicking off the behind-closed doors talks at Lancaster House, Sir Keir told fellow leaders I am clear in my mind that he does want a lasting peace.
Of Mr Trump, the premier added Because I've spoken to him a number of times
Pressed on why trusts Mr Trump, he said I don't think it was an ambush, I think that both parties are working for their respective national interest, and they seem to be speaking at cross-purposes
My driving purpose has been to to bridge this, if you like, and get us back to the central focus
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