The EU clearly states: the U.S.-Russia agreement must include Ukraine and the EU

The EU has drawn a red line for the US-Russia leaders' summit! EU foreign representative Kalas stated that any US-Russia agreement must include Ukraine and the EU, as it concerns the security of Ukraine and the entire Europe. Kalas reiterated the EU's position: In the effort to achieve lasting and just peace, international law is clear - all temporarily occupied territories belong to Ukraine.

Evidently, as the US and Russia leaders are about to meet. Europe has drawn two red lines for the US and Russia. The first one is that Europe and Ukraine must participate in the final ceasefire negotiations. The second one is that Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty must be guaranteed. Obviously, regarding the meeting between the US and Russian heads of state, Europe has expressed a firm stance towards the US and Russia. However, in fact, all countries can see clearly that the US and Russia seem unwilling to give Europe a role in the Ukraine-Russia issue.

This is an undeniable heart-wrenching fact for Europe. Moreover, Europe insists on supporting the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine, but this statement only has symbolic significance. It is evident that Europe cannot hope for the end of the war between Ukraine and Russia while hoping that everything never happened, and everything returns to before the war. Is that possible? If according to Europe's understanding, Ukraine's territorial integrity remains intact, Ukraine can join NATO, and Ukraine can continue to maintain its armed forces, would Russia accept it?

Regarding the final resolution of Ukraine's territory, either both sides immediately cease fire and freeze the territorial issue, or Ukraine is forced to sign a territorial concession agreement. Otherwise, there is no possibility of a ceasefire. Europe can draw any principles and red lines, but the reality of international politics is ultimately determined by strength. Undoubtedly, Europe is not a decisive party in the Ukraine-Russia situation, and that is the fact.

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