Security guarantees: Supporters want to upgrade and secure Ukraine

There was no agreement on the possible posting of European armed forces to secure a possible ceasefire in Ukraine at the summit of supporter countries in Paris. The use of these troops is a British-French proposal, said France President Emmanuel Macron after the so-called “coalition of the willing”.

“He is supported by Great Britain and France. He is desired by Ukraine and also supported by several EU member states who have expressed their willingness to join him.” However, the proposal was not accepted unanimously, said Macron.

London and Paris send army cheers in Ukraine

The heads of staff from France and Great Britain traveled to Ukraine in the next few days to check the military requirements, Macron said. Ukraine has a very clear idea of ​​the needs and the critical areas in which they wanted to use these European forces. In exchange among the military, places, the number of forces and capacities would be determined. “So nothing is excluded at the present time and we look at the sea, air and land forces,” said Macron

The summit to support Ukraine dealt with security guarantees in the event of a ceasefire between Kiev and Moscow. Top representatives from 31 countries took part in the advice of the so -called “coalition of the willing”.

Scholz reserved with peacekeeping

The executive Chancellor Olaf Scholz has once again cited a German participation in a possible peace force in Ukraine. After a summit, he pointed out that at the moment it was not yet clear whether and in what form there will be such a peace force. “In this respect, we focus on what is now obvious.”

This included Scholz the further strengthening of the Ukrainian armed forces. “Germany has been a leader in Europe in recent years and will remain.” In addition, the Chancellor clearly rejected the loosening of sanctions required by Russia. That would be a “serious mistake,” he said. “It makes no sense to end the sanctions.” Europe and the United States should have a common point of view.

Scholz criticized that Moscow had repeatedly added demands in the negotiations on an armistice. “It can be seen very clearly from this that Russia is currently not interested in a real peace.”

The Leyen emphasizes European unity

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described the meeting as a further evidence of the unity of Europe. She emphasized that the main thing was to strengthen the Ukrainian armed forces in such a way that this “becomes the best security guarantee for the defense of her country”. “To get peace, Ukraine must be strong, and Europe has to be strong,” she said.

As Macron said, the supporters now checked how the Ukrainian army should be set up for the future, both on land, on the water and in the air. “This will make it possible to get into the planning work that will allow to clarify the contributions of each member country of our coalition in order to give Ukraine visibility and to have a very precise action plan.”

Strander: “Russia plays for a long time”

The British Prime Minister Keir Strander accused Russia of playing for time. “We should set a framework and a deadline,” said the Labor politician after the meeting. It was agreed to increase military pressure on Russia by supporting Ukraine with weapons. The British Defense Minister John Healey will lead the next meeting of the Ukraine contact group to coordinate military help on April 11th.

In addition, the economic pressure on Russia must also be increased by harder sanctions. Strander also emphasized the willingness of the so -called “coalition of the willing” to use their own troops to land, lake and in the air for peacekeeping. However, he has not yet presented specific plans.