French abroad Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stressed on France Inter's radio that the reason for the movement of the front lines “and closer to us” are ‘imperialist ambitions’ of the Russian Federation.
The message of the head of the French Ministry of Diplomacy was made shortly before Monday's debate in the Parliament, which is to concern the war in Ukraine and safety Europe.
War in Ukraine. “The front line is getting closer to us”
– Never the hazard of war on the European continent, in European UnionIt wasn't that high, due to the fact that for almost 15 years the threat has been getting closer to us, the front line is getting closer," Jean-Noël Barrot said.
Foreign Minister mentioned that in order to put an end to Russian aggression in Ukraine, France wants to United States ‘used force to bring Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table and agreed once and for all to put an end to his imperialist ambitions, which brought the front line closer.’
During Monday's broadcast conversation, Barrot besides referred to the informal summit held in London this weekend, where leaders of European countries participated. The French diplomat did not hide his satisfaction with the consequence of talks on Ukraine in his opinion. As he assessed, what we witnessed was "The awakening of all Europeans who refused to see the reality".
The Minister besides believes that the leaders of the participating countries are now convinced that there is simply a request for "Europe to be able to safe its own defence and security". Moreover, it besides argues that there is simply a request to implement the essential measures, "so that we never gotta ask the United States again what they can do for European security".
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Jean-Noël Barrot besides referred to the proposal for a monthly peace plan for Ukraine to be worked on by France and United Kingdomhas indicated that this is simply a way to check whether Russia She truly wants the end of the war she started in Ukraine in February 2022. It is worth noting that There are any inaccuracies around this ceasefire.. British Minister Luke Pollard said that "no agreement was reached on what the truce would look like".
– We want a solid and lasting peace," said the French abroad Minister. In turn, referring to the turbulent conversation between Zelenski Volodymyr a Donald Trump, which took place Friday at the White House, Barrot estimated that relaunching dialog between Ukrainian and American leader "is possible".
– I believe that there is simply a desire on both sides, a common awareness that in the interests of Ukraine, in the interests of Europeans and in the interests of Americans it is to halt Russian imperialist urges," he added.
Source: AFP, Reuters
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