During a recent video call between European leaders and US President Donald Trump, it was revealed that the United States is prepared to assist in enhancing security in Europe once peace is established in Ukraine. However, NATO will not play a role in this security strengthening process.
Source: French President Emmanuel Macron shared these insights during a conversation with journalists in Bregançon, France, as reported by European Pravda.
Key Points: Trump conveyed to European leaders that the US would contribute to bolstering security in Europe following the resolution of the conflict in Ukraine, with NATO remaining uninvolved.
Macron highlighted that Trump emphasized NATO should not be part of the security guarantees, a stance strongly advocated by Russia. Instead, Trump suggested that the US and willing allies should take part in providing these security assurances.
Furthermore, Macron mentioned that Trump emphasized the importance of linking any territorial concessions to the security guarantees promised to Ukraine.
Macron expressed that France had steadfastly supported this position over recent months, leading to the formation of a coalition of countries willing to support Ukraine. He underscored that Trump’s clarity on this matter was a crucial clarification from the discussions.
Background:
- In addition to the above, Macron also stated that territorial matters would only be negotiated with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz elaborated on the talks, outlining the positions conveyed to Trump, which included Ukraine’s willingness to discuss territorial concerns with the starting point being the current contact line. Merz emphasized that the legal recognition of occupied territories was non-negotiable.
- Zelenskyy mentioned that discussions had touched upon the upcoming meeting between US and Russian leaders in Alaska on 15 August, with Trump hinting at future communication following the event.
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