Volodymyr Zelensky expressed concern about the "inhibition" of Europeans, in particular the leaders of the coalition countries in the support of Ukraine's support in the last days: first during a meeting with journalists on Friday, June 13, and later in an interview with Newsmax. “Do you know why braking is going? Not because they (Europeans - focus) are tired and that they turn away from us, no.
This situation has shown that Europe still has not decided for itself that it would be with Ukraine completely, if there was no America. Here's what really happens, ”the head of state emphasized. He also added that Europe "went to a coalition with energy, but saw that there was no energy in the United States of America. " “Europeans began to think if they had the strength.
And when Europe thinks for a long time, they speak a lot with each other and then doubts begin to be born, ”the president emphasized. Separately, Zelensky emphasized the importance of Donald Trump stopped the Russian Federation, which will give a clear and unknown signal to the whole of Europe. “If Trump does not impose sanctions and does not take steps against Russia, I will tell you frankly, it will be extremely difficult for us.
But it will also be a signal to Europe, and Europe will have to increase assistance to Ukraine. That is why it is so important today to fight for America's certainty to stop Putin, which is not going to end the war yet, ”the head of state summed up.
Political scientist Volodymyr Fesenko believes that President Zelensky's position on the fluctuations in Europe is a reaction to the recent statement of British Prime Minister Older that London does not plan to send his troops to Ukraine without security guarantees from the United States. “In this context, I would like to emphasize that Britain is one of our most consistent partners and it does not refuse to support Ukraine - support has been, is and will be.
As for the troops, they can be spoken substantially only after the end of the war, not now. In general, I think it is about emotions, namely the dissatisfaction of Zelensky in that some countries give up earlier these promises. Nevertheless, the key rate now needs to be made not on emotional, but on rational diplomacy. We need to decide with the same UK, France, the issue of optimal supply through them to Ukraine of American weapons, ”the expert notes in a conversation with focus.
At this stage of the war, the political scientist is convinced, the issue of military support of Ukraine, not the presence of foreign contingents here, comes to the fore: “Yes, undoubtedly, Kira Starmer is criticized, including within the UK because of his inconsistency in certain issues.
In particular, it is currently fair criticism about the choice of priorities in financing UK's defense capability, when they plan to send money for the production of submarine atomic boats rather than more modern and efficient weapons capable of assisting in the Convention. Therefore, there is indeed claim to the old man, but now we do not need to blame someone in indecision, but on the contrary - to avoid increasing tension in relationships with partners.
This also applies to relations with the United States - we need to fight for the preservation of at least some of the partnerships of the United States. If we continue to draw a line of accusations of our partners, then we will just have fewer partners, that's all. I do not think that it is, to put it mildly in our interests. " At the same time, Vladimir Fesenko acknowledges that Ukraine can really justify claims against some partners.
However, the political scientist adds, "it is definitely not to Europeans. " As for the US position directly, the expert notes the following: “We need to understand that we would not want to take any anti -Russian steps now. And when aware of this, we must think about the tactics of interaction with the White House. Here is now information about the probable meeting of June 17 with Trump.
If the Trump meeting will take place during this meeting to make something anti -Russian, the result will be extremely negative. It is absolutely impossible to press on Trump's forehead, especially in the current war between Israel and Iran. These wars are so distracted by the US military resources, which could at least partially be directed to Ukraine.
” With European allies, the political scientist emphasizes, a new common tactic and strategy should now be reconciled, since those approaches that have worked more or less a month ago are already irrelevant today. “For example, there is a decisive coalition and in order not to lose this actually very important partnership institute, we should agree on the questions on which this coalition can now focus as much as possible.
As the issue of sending a peacekeeping contingent has come to the background due to the lack of prospects for peace establishing, this coalition, in my opinion, should focus on the political and diplomatic support of our country. That is, not only through Ramstein, the issue of weapons supply, but also with the help of this coalition, is resolved. Many coalition member state leaders have a friendly relationship with Trump and can agree on the supply of US weapons to Ukraine.
In any case, it is better for us to store partners rather than blame them, ”Vladimir Fesenko sums up. At the same time, political scientist Oleg Posternak in a conversation with focus states that the key idea of a coalition decisive to send to Ukraine the European Security forces has indeed hovered in the air, and British land troops without air insurance by the United States refuse this mission.
“Thus, there is a certain collapse within the event to further calculate Ukraine's support. The fog, I think, will break something after meeting G7 in Canada and NATO summit, which will be held on June 24-25. It is these two events that will give us the answer to the question of what help and what time Ukraine can expect.
In particular, we will find out whether the United States continues to provide us with data that is critical and whether they will allow European money for certain defense initiatives to buy their weapons for Ukraine. This is now two fundamental issues, ”the expert says. In the context of the NATO summit in Hague, the expert reminds of $ 40 billion from the Alliance Member States last year to allocate Ukraine.
The political scientist emphasizes that this initiative is still unfulfilled, and "loud promises are not supported by a ringing dollar. " This aspect, given the "endless fluctuations" of President Trump, is convinced by the political scientist, is also extremely important. In general, Oleg Posternak believes that there is no transatlantic unity against Ukraine at present.
On the contrary, the analyst, the US and European countries look in opposite directions in the cases of peaceful settlement and further support of Kiev, which is exactly what Putin sought to achieve.
The situation can be changed only if Trump's position is corrected on the issue of the Russian-Ukrainian war, the political scientist states, adding that for this purpose Ukrainian diplomacy should personalize the ability to influence the President of the United States, actively cooperating with the specific advisers of the White House Head and Congresses.
In addition, Oleg Posternak is convinced, there is a need to create a separate communication platform that would localize Ukrainian issues between the US and Europe, since even Ramstein is now sitting without America. The situation, as a political scientist states, is significantly complicated by the fact that "Putin is playing a new card" by offering Trump mediation services for Middle Eastern settlement.
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