PoliticsWar Second emergency assembly in Paris: France and Germany are able to take duty for peace and safety in Ukraine and Europe. Friday, February 21, 2025

After discussions in Paris on Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron held one other pressing assembly targeted on Ukraine on February 19. He spoke with a number of leaders from the EU, Canada, Iceland and Norway.

“The place of France and its companions is evident and united. We attempt for a powerful and lasting peace in Ukraine. We assist Ukraine and can take full duty for making certain peace and safety in Europe,” Macron mentioned.

He famous that the EU shares the US president’s need to finish Russia’s conflict in opposition to Ukraine. Nonetheless, peace should be achieved with Ukraine’s participation and meet Europe’s safety pursuits.

“Ukraine should at all times take part in negotiations, and its rights should be revered,” Macron emphasised.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz harassed that Ukraine shouldn’t encounter obstacles in its choice to change into a democratic, sovereign nation on its path to Europe. And within the occasion of a future peaceable settlement, it should have a powerful military, “for which we in Europe and our companions share duty.”