Europe wants to stand firm in the face of negotiations between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. European leaders have sent a clear message: they will not accept a peace imposed in Ukraine that does not respect the sovereignty and interests of the invaded country. At the summit convened in Paris by the French president, Emmanuel Macron, representatives of seven European countries, together with the European Union dome and the NATO general secretary, Jens Stoltenberg, have underlined the need to maintain A firm and united posture.
European Unity against Uncertainty
The Paris Summit arrives in a fracture context in transatlantic relations, marked by the foreign policy of the Trump administration, which has opted for an approach to authoritarian regimes such as Russia and China, while applying aggressive measures against its traditional allies. Trump has expressed his intention to negotiate directly with Putin to end war in Ukraine, a position that has generated concern in Europe, where It is feared that a solution is imposed that does not take into account kyiv’s demands.
The German Foreign Minister, Olaf Scholz, has been overwhelmed by stating that “You cannot impose a peace dictated to Ukraine.” Scholz has insisted that any peace agreement must respect the ability of Ukraine to defend himself, continue his way to adherence to the European Union and maintain a strong army. “These issues are not subject to negotiation.”
Continuous support to Ukraine and Strengthening of European Defense
European leaders have agreed on the need to increase and accelerate support for Ukraine, both military and financial. Scholz has proposed to exclude from the limit of 2% of GDP in defense spending any additional investment aimed at strengthening European military capacities, arguing that it is not viable to finance support for Ukraine with infrastructure cuts or social cohesion. “We can only continue supporting kyiv if we create an additional margin with an debt brake reform,” he said.
For his part, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has warned that Europe should not settle for a “Simple Pause for Putin”, SIno who must seek a lasting peace agreement that guarantees the security and defense of the continent. “We have a generational challenge: increase our military capacity and what we can do as Europeans,” he said.
Sanchez asks for a “fair peace”
For his part, Pedro Sánchez, stressed that Europe wants a peace that “preserve the principles on which the international order is based“.” A fair peace for Ukraine and European security architecture are inseparable, “he said.
The Swedish prime minister, Ulf Kristersson, said that “discussions about Ukraine without Ukraine”, a position shared by all attendees should not be maintained. In addition, it has stressed the importance of maintaining the transatlantic alliance through NATO, discarding any division between Europe and the United States regarding security.
