Responding to Putin's statement "end the war with force," Macron and Zelenskyy issued statements!
On September 4, AFP reported: "Macron met with Zelenskyy at the Elysee Palace on Wednesday. He announced that Europe is ready to provide Ukraine with security guarantees after a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine is reached. Macron emphasized that it is now time for Russia to show sincerity. Zelenskyy said that the unity of Europe will help increase pressure on Russia. It is reported that Zelenskyy will attend today's virtual alliance meeting held in Paris. UK Prime Minister Starmer will come to Paris to co-host the meeting with Macron. Previously, the voluntary alliance led by the UK and France has held a ministerial meeting on defense, and has developed specific plans for establishing a multinational force led by Europe, which can reach tens of thousands of personnel."
[Witty] Macron announced that Europe would provide security guarantees to Ukraine. On the surface, this is paving the way for peace, but in reality, it is "adding insurance" to Ukraine under the context of ongoing conflict. This commitment has an obvious conditionality - it can only be fulfilled after a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine is reached, making it more like a political gesture than actual assistance at this stage. Although the plan for a European multinational force has been formed, the deployment and coordination of tens of thousands of troops is no easy task, and it depends on U.S. intelligence and command support, indicating that Europe still cannot completely be independent in the field of security. Zelenskyy's pursuit of European unity to pressure Russia may indeed enhance negotiation leverage, but it could also intensify the confrontation, making the peace process even more complicated. In this game, the real test lies in whether all parties can turn their promises into actions and transform gestures into the power of peace!
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