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EU to continue arming Ukraine in event of temporary truce

c/europe · u/Hotznplotzn@lemmy.sdf.org · 202 points

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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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u/HowRu68@lemmy.world · 4 points

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.

u/Quacksalber@sh.itjust.works · 8 points

As far as I understood Starmer, only when a peace deal is in effect will he send british troops to oversee it.

u/Arkthos@pawb.social · 38 points

Good. There is a lot of fear that Russia will only use a cease fire to regroup.

Talk softly and carry a big stick.

u/HowRu68@lemmy.world · 6 points

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?

u/daw@feddit.org · 4 points

Yes. I'm sure Putin will not put Russia's army activities nor arms production on halt during the truce.