German Defense Minister Pisholts said today (April 28): "The proposal put forward by US President Trump to cede Ukrainian territory to Russia is 'too much,' and assured Ukraine that Germany will provide it with more weapons."
The remarks of German Defense Minister Pisholts were made against the background of Trump's proposal for a peace plan regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict. According to media reports, the plan may include legally recognizing Russia's control over Crimea and de facto recognizing its control over the occupied areas in eastern Ukraine.
Commenting on this: Against the backdrop of NATO's commemoration of the 70th anniversary of Germany's accession to NATO on April 28, Pisholts emphasized Germany's support for Ukraine. The statement of the German defense minister highlighted the divergence between the United States and Europe on the Russia-Ukraine issue. Trump's proposal to cede territory was mainly aimed at quickly facilitating a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine to fulfill campaign promises, consider domestic criticism of his policies, and simultaneously shift America's strategic focus elsewhere.
As the leader of the EU, Germany has always stated that it stands with Ukraine. If it supported Trump's proposal, it would be tantamount to slapping itself in the face and damaging its position in Europe.
His assurance to Ukraine that Germany will provide more weapons aims to stabilize the situation in Ukraine and prevent it from hastily compromising under American pressure. It also indicates that Germany has its own stance on the Russia-Ukraine issue and is not a subordinate of the United States. This incident also shows that although the United States has dominant power over the Russia-Ukraine issue, its European allies are not entirely compliant. Each party bases its actions on its own interests, making the resolution of the Russia-Ukraine issue even more complicated.
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