EU Seeks Influence on Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Effort

EU says US and Russia are not discussing 'real negotiations' on Ukraine ceasefire

During a meeting between EU leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy EU leaders discussed ways of supporting Kyiv politically and militarily as Washington grows closer to Moscow

Europe must put Ukraine in strong position for any ceasefire, Scholz says

BRUSSELS - Europe must continue to give strong backing to Ukraine regardless of any talks between Washington and Moscow to ensure Kyiv is in a position of strength and that any ceasefire is sustained, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said. Read more at straitstimes.com.

EU Seeks Influence on Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Effort

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Russia will use the ceasefire to advance its interests, destroying Ukraine's defense capacity before starting peace negotiations, which it will delay. Security expert Andrei Curăraru argues that an objective approach is necessary in the negotiation process, and the European Union will play a key role in protecting Ukraine's interests, mentioning the more than 20 ceasefire agreements ignored by Russia since 2014.