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Therefore, we cannot get away with such simple technical measures like deploying troops. We need to talk about the root causes (of the conflict),
Lavrov said
Trump said that a decision on the deployment of peacekeeping forces would only be possible with the consent of both sides. Apparently referring to us and Ukraine. Nobody has asked us about this,
said Lavrov, who some Western diplomats nickname "Doctor No" because of his habit of frequently voicing Moscow's objections to various Western initiativesWe cannot consider any options" when it comes to European peacekeepers
he said during a visit to QatarFirst, to have a truce. I think it could be achieved in the weeks ahead,
he said
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There is a position on this matter that was expressed by Russian Foreign Minister [Sergei] Lavrov. I have nothing to add to this and nothing to comment on."
Dmitry Peskov said
Look, if we do this deal, he's not looking for more war ... I've specifically asked him that question. He has no problem with it."
Donald Trump saidWe want peace, he wants peace. We want peace swiftly, but we don't want an agreement that is weak,
Macron told reporters
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President Putin violated the peace,
Macron said at a joint press conference with Trump_(cropped).jpg)
The biggest problem with Trump is that Putin has already caught him and trapped him. Trump was trapped because of his desire to reach a quick peace deal. To which Putin replied: ‘I can make sure you get a quick deal if nothing else matters’,
Landsbergis said
We must speed up the delivery of weapons and ammunition."
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen told attendees
Not to go to the front line, not to go in confrontation, but to be in some locations, being defined by the treaty, as a presence to maintain this peace and our collective credibility with the US backup,
Macron saidRussia may have gained an open ear in the White House but they have not gained an inch of legitimacy,
he saidIn a way this trip was a last chance … the Europeans are very worried and he went there to avoid the worst. He is the only one who can do this, firstly the Germans had an elections and the British have left Europe,
Araud told BFMTV
He had consulted all the other Europeans at the very start of the week plus a few non-Europeans, he arrived armed with a certain number of arms and also it was the day the EU was able to agree a new set of sanctions against Russia,
Blanchemaison told FranceInfoI was ambassador during the first Donald Trump administration and I can attest that he [Macron] knew how to maintain a good working relation.”
He addedIt was mission impossible and he did his best. Did he succeed? We will see in the coming days.”
Asked if he thought Macron’s mission had succeeded, Araud saidEmmanuel Macron was playing a complex game in Washington … preserving and relaunching the personal relationship he formed with the American president during their first term in office. And at the same time defending Ukraine and reinvigorating a transatlantic alliance weakened by an administration in a hurry to disengage from the old continent,
it wroteThe good understanding displayed between the two leaders in reality masks deep-seated differences that were clearly visible on the same day at the United Nations,
it addedEurope is willing to step up to be a stronger partner, to do more on defence and security on this continent, as well as to be a reliable partner."
Macron said
No, in fact, to be frank, ... we paid 60 percent of the total effort and it was – like the US – loans, guarantees, grants.”
said Macron, placing a hand on Trump’s arm to interrupt him