Calas: Without the participation of Ukraine and Europe, no agreement will be achieved
reports Mehr News Agency quoted by Anatolia, Kaya Kalas, EU foreign policy chief Referring to recent US -Russian talks in Saudi Arabia on Ukraine, he said that “without the presence of Kiev and European representatives, no agreement will work.”
Calas on the eve of the EU Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Brussels, rejecting the idea that negotiations between Russia and other parties about Ukraine without the presence of this country could determine the fate of Kiev. He said: You can negotiate with Putin, but when it comes to Europe or Ukraine, Ukraine and Europe must agree.
He also emphasized the EU’s concern over Russian influence on America after Donald Trump’s victory and return to the White House, adding: “If you look at the messages that the United States sends, pay attention to the US. You see the Russian narrative clearly.
Calas went on to emphasize that Europe must adhere to the unity in its relations with Washington. He also emphasized the European Union’s commitment to military support for Ukraine and said: “If Ukraine stands firmly, then any plan will remain without Ukraine or Europe.
He also mentioned negotiations on the new European defense program to provide military and ammunition capabilities for Ukraine in the short term.
EU senior diplomat also added that the 16th sanctions package against Russia is expected to be approved at today’s Brussels summit.
Calas claims that as Moscow and Kiev continued the war, “Putin and Russia have not called for peace” and this issue further negotiations on European security and Ukrainian defense forces. Intensifies.