Europe lost all illusions towards Russia, stopped being naive and began to believe that the best warrant of peace would be our strength, determination and joint action," Prime Minister Donald Tusk emphasized in Paris. The Head of Government took part in the next gathering of the “voluntary coalition” which wants to sustain assistance to Ukraine.
The gathering was convened by French president Emmanuel Macron. It was attended by representatives of 33 countries – mainly Europe, but besides Canada and Turkey. The gathering was besides attended by the president of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenski. “The coalition of willing” has already gathered for the 3rd time, while attendance has been the highest so far.
During the conference held after the gathering at the Polish embassy, Prime Minister Donald Tusk stressed that the leaders invited by Macron on Russia and Ukraine talk with 1 voice today. “Europe has understood that the best warrant of peace is our strength, determination and solidarity,” he pointed out. As he explained during today's meeting, leaders discussed, among others, non-standard solutions that could supply assistance to the Ukrainian state. "When it comes to imposing further sanctions on Russia, we can most likely not number on Hungary. Therefore, we request to look for methods that will let specified a policy to be implemented even if they are not curious in it," said Tusk. The Prime Minister reiterated that even if the global stabilisation mission in Ukraine were to take place, Poland would not send its troops there. – Nobody expects us to prove our commitment. With large satisfaction I accepted the words of president Macron, who said that Ukraine's assistance could in no way weaken NATO's east flank," said the head of the Polish government. He stressed the importance of maintaining transatlantic ties. "The best relation with the United States should be maintained, even if circumstances do not favour it. We are all aware that we are safer if cooperation with the US is as advanced as possible," said the Prime Minister. “If on the another side of the Atlantic we hear statements showing a deficiency of sympathy for us, then the burden of maintaining a good relation is now on our side,” he added.
Donald Tusk besides had an interview with president Macro after the gathering of the “coalition of the willing”. “We are close to signing an crucial treaty with France that will concern common safety guarantees. I can't tell you the details yet, but there are quite a few indications that this could be a breakthrough treaty," the Prime Minister said.
Representatives of another European countries besides spoke after the meeting. They agreed that sanctions against Russia should not be abolished, even though American-initiated truce talks it does not show good will and constantly hits Ukrainian territory. president Macron himself announced that after signing a possible truce between Moscow and Kiev, a "reinsurance force" could be sent to Ukraine. They would be deployed in areas and facilities crucial to the Ukrainians. At the same time, he admitted that there was no unanimity among the members of the coalition erstwhile it came to sending troops to the East. But, as he added, in this case it is not necessary. According to Macron, in the coming days, a French-British mission should scope Ukraine, which will make preliminary preparations for the possible sending of soldiers there.
– Thank you very much for your support – said president Volodymyr Zelenski. “We have heard a consistent voice from many countries to aid Ukraine and to push Russia. due to the fact that this 1 doesn't want any area today. In the coming days, we will work together on safety guarantees. And this is highly crucial if we want to think about the unchangeable future of the continent," he stressed. Zelenski besides invited the leaders of the “voluntary coalition” to Kiev to discuss plans for a common safety strategy on site.
The Paris talks were held 2 days after the Russians and Ukrainians were to join in Saudi Arabia through American mediation ceasefire that includes the Black Sea. Shortly after, however, the White home reported these findings, the Kremlin issued its own message. According to him, Russia will only agree to a truce if many sanctions imposed on it are abolished. According to experts, this is simply a typical Moscow play, which is intended to prolong all negotiations.
