[The ... The end of the war] was not discussed in detail,
The autocrats around the world are watching very carefully whether there's any impunity if you violate international borders or invade your neighbor, or if there is true deterrence,
We share your desire to make peace,
Now, there is a big chance because there is a new US administration, so this is a new context,
I have asked him that question,
We want peace. And I think the initiative of President Trump is a very positive one. But my message was to say be careful because we need something substantial for Ukraine,
We all strive for peace and want to make it as reliable and lasting as possible. Today, we discussed the need for security guarantees for Ukraine and real ways to ensure an end to this Russian aggression and prevent any new one. Peace is needed,
We also had the opportunity to speak… with our UK partners to discuss the deployment of peacekeeping forces in Ukraine as part of these security guarantees. Other countries are ready to join this initiative."
The idea is to deploy soldiers to a second line, not on the front line. This could be combined with a multinational operation, with non-European contingents,
I think we could end it within weeks – if we're smart. If we're not smart, it will keep going,
I think it’s not going to be a
There is a concern that Trump wants to race into this [peace deal] and there is a worry that may mean Ukraine’s sovereignty is undermined,
We do share the objective of peace but we are very aware of the necessity to have guarantees and a solid peace in order to stabilise the situation,
Trump and Macron would also discuss the thorny issue of trade with the European Union, with the US president threatening sweeping tariffs against the bloc,
This is a very important moment for Europe,
We’ve had some very good talks with Russia,
You cannot be weak in the face of President Putin."
There are people who are already in (Ukraine's Sumy region) today. And there is an agreement with the Red Cross and the Ukrainian side that they will be evacuated to Russia through Belarus,
In that framework, we are ready to contribute all forms of support for peace to be achieved through talks. We are ready to host these talks as we have done before,
The war in Ukraine remains the most central and consequential crisis for Europe's future. Putin is trying harder than ever to win this war on the ground. His goal remains Ukraine's capitulation,