European nations outline their ‘red lines’ on Ukraine peace deal to U.S., French foreign minister says
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European countries have laid out their “red lines” to the United States
regarding a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine, French Foreign Minister
Jean-Noël Barrot said, Reuters
reported on April 22.
“The only goal that concerns us is protecting France’s interests and
European security. That’s why, when the United States decides to take on the
role of mediator, we make sure they hear what our red lines are,” Barrot said.
He did not specify what those red lines are.
Asked whether he considers it possible, as U.S. President Donald Trump has
claimed, that a peace deal could be announced this week, Barrot said that
depends on Russian dictator Vladimir Putin.
On April 17 in Paris, a Ukrainian delegation led by Presidential Office head
Andrii Yermak met with representatives of the “coalition of the willing” countries,
as well as a U.S. delegation that included Secretary of State Marco Rubio and
Trump’s special envoys Steve Witkoff and Keith Kellogg.
Summing up the summit, the Office of the President of Ukraine emphasized
that the participants agreed a complete and unconditional ceasefire must be the
first step toward a lasting peace. They also discussed practical steps for
implementing this stage.
The countries also agreed to continue talks in London.
On April 18, Marco Rubio said the
U.S. government expects progress on achieving peace in Ukraine within a few
days — or Trump will be advised that the talks are no longer worthwhile.
Trump confirmed that the United States may pull out of the negotiations.
According to Axios, these
statements are intended to pressure Ukraine, not Russia.
The New York Post reported that representatives of the United States,
Ukraine, and Europe are aiming to agree on a full and comprehensive ceasefire
during the London talks. Once the terms are finalized, the deal will be
presented to Russia.
On April 20, Trump expressed hope that an agreement between Ukraine and
Russia could be reached as early as this week.
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