Prime ministers of Greece, Spain, and the UK have united in asserting the importance of Ukraine's involvement in peace negotiations following criticism of US President Trump's stance. Trump's remarks on Ukraine's role in the conflict and his dismissal of Zelenskyy's presence in talks prompted European leaders to emphasize that any pathway to peace must include Ukraine. They highlighted that peace cannot merely be imposed and that safeguarding Ukrainian sovereignty is essential to deter further aggression from Russia. Additionally, the need for Europe to proactively engage in discussions concerning its security interests was emphasized by German political candidates.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis asserted that there can be no framework for peace regarding Ukraine without its direct involvement, highlighting the necessity of Ukrainian participation in conflict resolution.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez emphasized that a just and lasting peace in Ukraine cannot be imposed from outside, stressing the indispensable role of Ukrainian and broader European participation in peace discussions.
UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer reaffirmed the importance of placing Ukraine at the core of negotiations, asserting that protecting Ukraine's sovereignty is critical to preventing further Russian aggression.
Friedrich Merz, the German Chancellor candidate, voiced the need for Europe to engage actively in discussions regarding Russia and China, indicating Europe’s proactive role in safeguarding its interests.
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