Van der Leyen has spoken out! As the U.S. and Russian leaders are about to meet, European Commission President Van der Leyen said that we welcome President Trump's efforts to stop the killing in Ukraine. Diplomacy combined with continued pressure on Russia is our way to achieve a just and lasting peace. Respecting Ukraine's sovereignty and respecting Ukraine's and Europe's important security interests.
Evidently, Van der Leyen's remarks clearly indicate the desire for the war between Russia and Ukraine to stop, rather than continue. This itself is very thought-provoking. What does this indicate? It indicates that at the time when Trump is strongly pushing for a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war, Europe is following the framework set by the United States, taking a step-by-step position. Europe has shown no willingness at all to support Ukraine unilaterally to continue the war.
As for Van der Leyen's statement of supporting Ukraine's sovereignty and respecting Europe's important security interests, Trump will not pay any attention to such a position. Just before the meeting, Trump's hints have been clear: Ukraine's territory will not return to the state before the war, and the U.S. is now leading the process of peace between Russia and Ukraine, without allowing Europe to join. Van der Leyen's statement essentially reflects Europe's wish, but this wish is completely unrealistic at this moment.
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