The fight for the future of Ukraine and the security of the whole Europe has entered a “decisive phase”, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has emphasised.
“The game for the future of Ukraine, the security of Poland and the entire Europe has entered a decisive phase. Today it is even more obvious that Russia respects only force, and Putin (Russian President Vladimir Putin – ed.) has again proved that he is a cunning and ruthless player,” Tusk emphasised, quoted by The Guardian.
He emphasised that under these circumstances, “the key is to keep the entire West united in countering the Kremlin’s actions”.
After the talks, Donald Trump said on social network Truth that a trilateral meeting could be agreed during the visit of Vladimir Zelensky to Washington on 18 August.
The Ukrainian side has previously repeatedly stated its readiness for meetings in various formats to achieve lasting peace.
On the night of 16 August (Kiev time), talks between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin took place in Anchorage, Alaska. They lasted almost three hours. At the joint press conference, Trump and Putin did not announce agreements to end Russia’s war against Ukraine. Trump spoke about agreements on important points, but did not give details.
Earlier, Zelensky said that Ukraine is not going to “give its land to anyone” and the AFU will not leave Donbass itself. Kiev insists on firm security guarantees in case of any agreements with Russia.
The leaders of France, Italy, Germany, Poland, the UK, Finland and the European Commission earlier noted that “the road to peace in Ukraine cannot be paved without Ukraine’s participation