Peace, sovereignty, future: Macron announced three messages after arriving in Ukraine
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Emmanuel Macron stated that Ukraine agreed to a ceasefire, but Russia is delaying. He emphasized increasing pressure on the Russian Federation in coordination with the United States if Moscow continues the blockade.
A fair and lasting peace begins with a complete ceasefire. Ukraine has agreed to this, but Russia is delaying and setting conditions to buy time. If Moscow continues its "blockade" on a complete ceasefire, Europeans, in close coordination with the US, will increase pressure on the Russian Federation. This was stated by French President Emmanuel Macron, reports UNN.
Returning to Kyiv, my first thought goes to the Ukrainians. For over three years, you have resisted with amazing courage... The security of our continent is at stake here. Faced with Russian aggression, our response must be collective. We are making this trip together with Germany, Poland, and Great Britain
Macron said he has three messages.
First, peace. A fair and lasting peace begins with a complete and unconditional ceasefire. This is the proposal we are making with the United States. Ukraine accepted it on March 11. Russia, for its part, is delaying, setting conditions, buying time, and continuing its war of invasion. If Moscow continues its blockade, we will increase the pressure, as Europeans and in close coordination with the US. We welcome President Trump's call to take this step
Macron said that the meaning of the visit to Ukraine today is the desire for peace.
Our unity is our strength. This is also the meaning of this trip: we all want peace!
The second message is sovereignty.
The peace agreement that will be built must guarantee its security. This is what we have been working on during meetings in Paris, London, and today in Kyiv. We are moving forward together. Finally, the future. Ukraine is fighting for its people, but also for the European ideal in which we believe. A free, strong, prosperous, and European Ukraine: this is our horizon
Supplement
On May 10, French President Emmanuel Macron, Prime Ministers of Poland and Great Britain – Donald Tusk and Keir Starmer, as well as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv for a meeting of the "coalition of the decisive".
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a meeting with the leaders of the "coalition of the willing" in Ukraine on May 10. The meeting will discuss security guarantees and strengthening the security architecture in Europe.
On May 9, Reuters reported that the United States, together with European allies, is working on a proposal to declare a 30-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia.
