According to the Minister of Defense of France, a very broad consensus is becoming a very broad consensus on supporting Ukraine.
On Wednesday, the defense ministers of five central European military power assured that a very broad consensus on supporting Ukraine in Europe is being formed.
Defense ministers in France, Germany, Britain, Italy and Poland met in Paris and discussed the strengthening of European security.
“There is a very broad consensus that the first security guarantee for Ukraine is the Ukrainian army,” said the French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu.
– The word demilitarization has emerged, but it does not happen. On the contrary, the real warranty for long -term safety is the ability we can give to the Ukrainian army.
Lecornu talked about the options for “safety architecture” in the event of a possible ceasefire in Ukraine and said that about 15 countries have shown an interest in being involved in the process.
According to Lecornu, the future security arrangements of Ukraine should not only be seen through any European troops that may be located there, as it is something that will only be decided later.
Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz praised the unity in Europe.
– It is about keeping Russia as far away as possible in our states, and we need to help Ukraine.
British Healey: We are building a alliance
The German Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius According to the current uncertain and rapidly changing situation, Europe can even strengthen Europe in the long run.
– I am sure that if we do now, if we choose European security instead of pushing national interests, we will rise stronger in this situation.
British Defense Minister John Heleyy According to Britain and its allies, they know that European countries must rise to the situation and become armed.
– We strive to build a alliance. We accelerate this work. In the coming weeks, you will see that European allies are approaching each other.
Healey also said that with the US dissertation proposed by the United States, Russia must now show that it is serious.
– I say the president (Vladimir) For Putinthat now is your turn. You said you want negotiations. Prove it. Accept a ceasefire, start negotiations and stop war.
In their joint statement, the defense ministers convinced their commitment as the cornerstone of collective defense.
– US participation is essential in that respect, the statement said.
On Tuesday, the meeting of the Ministers of Defense followed a meeting held in Paris, attended by armed forces commanders from 34 countries. The United States was not at the meeting.
French president Emmanuel Macron At that meeting, he urged the countries to design credible security guarantees for Ukraine.