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True. As distasteful as it is, Zelensky should be offered some kind of amnesty in a neutral country in exchange for a peaceful transition back to democracy in Ukraine."
In response to a post on X calling for Ukraine to hold elections and accusing Zelensky of "sending innocent Ukrainians to die in his meat grinder," Musk wrote
We all want a safe future for our people. Not a temporary ceasefire, but an end to the war once and for all. With our coordinated efforts and U.S. leadership, this is entirely achievable,
Zelensky wrote Wednesday on social media following a call with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz
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This approach is generally positive,
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters in answer to a question from AFPThere is a combination of factors that don't necessarily spur open confrontation with Trump as with the left, but still lead to distance between him and ... far-right parties that increasingly accept European integration,
said Alexander Clarkson, lecturer in European studies at King's College London
The main strategy is to speak as little as possible or to adopt a general position that emphasises the need to remain in harmony with the U.S.,
Massetti said
We are Europeans, and this issue concerns us closely - it is happening on our doorstep. We have taken a position and we are sticking to it,
said Edmondo Cirielli, Italy's deputy foreign minister and member of Meloni's Brothers of Italy party.jpg)
If Trump decides to turn his back on a European country like Ukraine and divide its borders and make so-called peace agreements without taking into account (this) aggrieved nation, we cannot agree with Trump,
Ortega Smith saidTrump, contrary to his campaign promises and perhaps contrary to his own imagination, was unable to obtain a quick peace from Putin,
Konfederacja co-leader Bosak said on FacebookTrump's unpredictability has left us in disarray,
the source saidBoth agreed on the importance of the US president's leadership role, also with a view to achieving a swift start to a ceasefire and lasting peace for Ukraine,
the spokesperson added
We have proposed a truce. That is what is being studied within the negotiations with the United States,
government spokesperson Sophie Primas told LCI television.jpg)
In this moment of uncertainty, where the world is confronted by large challenges, I will address you tonight,
Macron wrote on social media.jpg)
Russia is advancing. The enemy is resisting and has not yet been defeated,
Medvedev saidNow it is necessary to find the strength to move forward, to respect each other, just as we have always respected the US, Europe and all partners, and to do everything together to bring peace closer,
he addedThe question is who to sit down with. For now, the Ukrainian president is still legally prohibited from negotiating with the Russian side. So, overall, the approach is positive, but the nuances have not changed yet."
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Tell Trump that I expect him here with Putin and Zelenskyy,
Lukashenko saidYou want to keep it going for another five years
he asked, addressing Democrats in the gallery who applauded the amount of support the country provided UkraineThe chancellor welcomed the Ukrainian president's willingness to enter into negotiations at the earliest possible date,
a German government spokesperson saidIt benefits us that [Trump] showed Zelenskyy his place, he should know it,
he saidWe can’t expect America to bear any burden for our security if we are not prepared to make those sacrifices ourselves. What has happened over the last few weeks has been clarifying, and we have just had to be open and honest about that now,
he said