Ukraine did not sign an agreement on natural resources without security guarantees. The US State Department sent a request to Europe in order to find out the willingness of European countries to defend Ukraine after a peaceful settlement.
He asked the government of European states, Writes Financial Times with reference to sources, report Detailed information about weapons, peacekeeping troops and security measures that they could provide to Ukraine as part of any security guarantees to end the war with Russia.
The corresponding request was sent this week. One of the officials noted:
“This document is a way to make sure that we are involved in the process.”
Washington wants to find out the readiness of Europe to defend Ukraine after a peaceful settlement, as well as the price that she is ready to pay for participation in negotiations with the Russian Federation. The State Department requested details about military equipment that European capitals could provide to Ukraine, and the number of brigades of the troops that they are ready to expand.
The American official noted: “A number of general questions are posed in the letter,” and added that it contains a request for “specific sentences or ideas” regarding how it might look like Security mechanism led by Europe.
The request was received on the eve of the tour of the US Presidential Messenger in Ukraine Keith Kellogue for European capitals, which starts next week in Brussels.
During the Munich Security Conference, Kellog said that the American position on “peace negotiations” provides for the participation of Ukraine, but European representatives are not seen there. This position is completely diverging from the position of states EUwho claim that a peace agreement without Europe is not an option.
Meanwhile, being in Kyiv, US Minister of Finance Scott Immotrot called 5 reasons for the importance of an agreement on minerals And he noted why he considers the draft agreement on partnership between Ukraine and the United States important for both countries.
According to the American minister, this document is important from the point of view of the vision of US President Donald Trump by the quick settlement of war unleashed Russian: “We believe that this will give the Ukrainian people further guarantees of American assistance“.
Such an agreement will also be a strong signal to the Russian leadership about American obligationsHe is convinced. The minister emphasized that this will be a signal to the Americans, that Ukraine and the United States not only share the common values and security calls, but will also become more consistent in economic matters that will take into account The interests of the American people. IMRENT noted:
“Fourth, the more US investment in Ukraine – And I believe that when this conflict is over, the Ukrainian economy will be very good, the more security this will give the Ukrainian people. And fifthly, I believe that the closer look of the United States on the Ukrainian economy can become accelerator for post -conflict recovery“.
As it became known, French President Emmanuel Macron convenes European leaders on an urgent summit in Paris to discuss the actions of the new US President Donald Trump, Politico reports. It is not yet clear whether all EU leaders or only a small group of countries will be present at the meeting, and whether other European leaders will be invited, for example, British Prime Minister Kir Starkmer.
Meanwhile, on the initiative of the American side, February 15 took place Telephone conversation of US Secretary of State Mark Rubio with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. The Russian Foreign Ministry said:
“During the conversation, a mutual mood for interaction on topical international topics is indicated, including settlement around Ukraine, the situation around Palestine and, in general, in the Middle East, and in other regional directions. S.V. Lavrov and M. Rubio confirmed the readiness to work together together The restoration of the mutual affordable dialogue in line with the tonality set by the presidents agreed on regular contacts, including the preparation of the Russian-American meeting at the highest level. ”
The US Department of State says:
“US Secretary of State Marco Rubio conducted a conversation today with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during the conversation of President Donald Trump with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who took place earlier this week. The Secretary of State confirmed the commitment of President Trump to find the ways to terminate the conflict in Ukraine. In addition , they discussed the possibility of potential joint work on a number of other bilateral issues. “
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