During one New round of meetings held in Brussels Among the ministers of the member countries of the NATOseveral officials claimed Russia to accept without further delay or conditions a High fire in Ukrainein the context of diplomatic efforts led by USAwhich promoted contacts separately with both sides.
The Foreign Minister of France, Jean-Noël Barrothe appeared with his British counterpart, David Lammyand declared that Russia “owes an answer to the United States, very hard to present a Mediation effort and a high fire proposal. ”
“They have to give an answer. It has to be. Vladimir Putin “He is procrastinatinghe is trying to avoid those peace conversations. ”
The opinion of other NATO ministers
For its part, the Spanish holder of the same portfolio, José Manuel AlbaresHe stressed that “Ukraine demonstrated his will to peace” and added that “now it’s Russia demonstrate if you want peace or if you prefer to continue with your war of aggression”In that sense, he remarked that“ Russia has to say yes to the stop the fire that is above the table within a reasonable period. We cannot be forever waiting. ”
For his part, the Minister of Estonia, Margus Tsahknahe remarked that Putin is not committed to peace, since “he is asking for more, he asks for new conditions.” Also demanded that they be defined “Red lines on the table” And he warned that “(the US president, Donald) Trump can’t wait any longer.”
In that context, he asked “strong sanctions that put pressure on Putin to finally have the fire and finally talk about a just and lasting peace in Ukraine ”.
In the same tone, the Foreign Minister of Latvia, Baiba Brazerecognized that tODAVÍA There is no formal pact for peace and said that this could involve “high the fire that would last forever.”
What does the European Union think
The head of the diplomacy of the European Union, Kaja Kallaswarned that “it is very clear: Russia has attacking another country and has not resigned from its objectives,” and added that “unless we do our duties in defense spending, we will be under threat ourselves.”
Meanwhile, the British Chancellor, David Lammypositively valued the words of the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubioduring the inaugural day of the meeting, declare that your country will maintain your commitment to NATO. “They will continue committed to NATO, and continue to understand the importance of NATO as security umbrella throughout the Euro -Atlantic area,” he said.
The Foreign Ministers of Czech, Jan Lipavskyand of Norway, MIRT BARTH EIDEthey also pointed out that, as stated by Blond, Washington considers that Russia It represents a persistent threat to regional security.
The meeting with the Minister of Ukraine and her position
From Germanythe outgoing minister Annalena Baerbock He highlighted the importance of the meeting they held with the person in charge of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andrí Sibiga. “In my view, a Meeting of unity and especially clear recognition And not only with words, but additional commitments of financial support to Ukraine, there has not been in NATO in the last three years, ”he said.
In his speech before the press, Sibiga reiterated the position of his country by declaring that “Ukraine is not the obstacle to peace” And he added that “the ball is now on the Russian side.”
The diplomat stressed: “It is obvious who wants peace and who wants war. We must get Russia to take peace seriously. We must press Russia to reach peace. We must not allow Russia to give the matter long. ”
In addition, he urged the United States to assume “leadership” and increase pressure on Moscowthrough More sanctions and greater isolation In the international scene.
Source: Ambito
