NATO: Europe scolds Russia to dismiss Trus Push of Trump
Foreign ministers of NATO member states met for a second day in Brussels on Friday amid growing tension between the US and the other coalition, as well as a falter for peace in Ukraine.
While NATO has tried to show a united front as a military alliance, the US has shut down a trade war with Europe and Canada by imposing several tariffs under President Donald Trump.
Nevertheless, on Friday, European NATO members publicly asked to reduce Russia Ukraine peace deal Put forward by Trump, in a clear attempt to convince Washington to take a difficult line on Moscow.
What did European NATO members say about Russia?
German Foreign Minister Analena Berbock said that Russian President Vladimir Putin was not honest in a ceasefire talks with American representatives, he spoke to his talk “nothing from empty promises”.
He accused the Russian leader of “ever raising new demands and playing for time.”
Britain’s David Lemy took a similar line, stating that Putin “continued, continues to pull his legs.”
“He can now accept a ceasefire, he continues to bomb the Ukraine, his civilian population, its energy supply. We see you, Vladimir Putin, we know what you are doing,” Lemi said.
French External Affairs Minister Jean-Noel Barot tried to talk about the US sweet, representing Russia “by State Secretary Maro Rubio, Russia” a reply to the United States, which has worked hard to come up with mediation attempts and a struggle break offer. “
Responding to the comments of Washington’s European partners, Rubio said they will soon know if Russia is playing for time.
“We will soon know from their answers whether they are serious about moving forward with real peace or whether it is a delay strategy. [If] This is a delay strategy, the President is not interested in it, “he said in a press briefing in Brussels.
What is NATO’s plan for peace in Ukraine?
The Trump administration had sought to achieve a 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, but Moscow said on Monday that any end of its invasion would be “a drawn process”.
Ukraine and Western military analysts believe that Russia is preparing to launch a new campaign with the end of the winter season.
It is seen as a means to strengthen the hand of Moscow in any future Ceasefire talks,
At the same time, France and the UK are leading a so -called “interested in alliance”, which tries to keep NATO soldiers on the ground in Ukraine to potentially make a peace deal in the future and serve as a security guarantee for Ukraine.
