EU to continue arming Ukraine in event of temporary truce
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At a briefing in Brussels, a European diplomat emphasized that the EU is working to ensure Ukraine holds a stronger position in peace negotiations.
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[An EU] diplomat [...] expressed the view that during a potential ceasefire, Ukraine should be armed rather than disarmed.
"Fighting is still ongoing, but even if there is a pause, Ukraine must be turned into a 'steel porcupine,'" [another] EU diplomat emphasized.
He added that it is crucial to put Ukraine in a strong position for negotiations. Moreover, it is necessary to prevent Russia from using a "second chance" to regroup and launch another attack.
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Good. There is a lot of fear that Russia will only use a cease fire to regroup.
Talk softly and carry a big stick.
That's the point of it. American president Pootin ordered it.
Anyone knows what Starmer ( UK PM) was really saying or suggesting yesterday, about going forward with the operational plan for a peaceplan? Seemingly, regardless of Moscows (peace) commitment? Sounded like he might be suggesting actual boots, or am I reading too much in that?
As far as I understood Starmer, only when a peace deal is in effect will he send british troops to oversee it.
Tnx, so boots and no fly zone etc, are a part, or only an extension of a peace deal?
It was this sentence that left me wondering, fyi:
"We have to learn from the mistakes of the past, we cannot accept a weak deal which Russia can breach with ease, instead any deal must be backed by strength," he said.
Yes. I'm sure Putin will not put Russia's army activities nor arms production on halt during the truce.