Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for a combination of military force and diplomatic efforts. In doing so, he indirectly addresses Donald Trump, whose victory in Kiev is perceived more positively than many people think.
“We understand very well that diplomacy without force has no perspective,” Zelensky said in his evening video address. “But without a clear understanding of the diplomatic objectives, weapons alone will not be enough. That is why strength and diplomacy must go hand in hand.”
Trump’s victory as an opportunity?
This is the only way to guarantee lasting peace and prevent a recurrence of wars like the one between Russia and Ukraine. His words can be interpreted as a message to Donald Trump, who called Vladimir Putin without informing Kiev.
Ukraine says it has started preparations for a meeting between Zelensky and the newly elected US president. Foreign Minister Andrij Sybiha said this on Sunday at a joint press conference with EU chief diplomat Josep Borrell in Kiev.
“The dialogue between Trump and Zelensky has already been established,” he said, referring to the two politicians’ most recent phone call a few days ago. “We are open to further cooperation.”
Trump and Zelensky last met in New York at the end of September, on the sidelines of the Ukrainian president’s trip to the United States. Sybiha recalled that Zelensky presented Trump with the Ukrainian peace plan, which at its core envisions “peace through strength.”
Now it’s all or nothing
Central points of this plan include further Western arms supplies to Kiev and a timely invitation to join NATO. Trump’s election victory has global consequences. According to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ukraine hopes that this country will have the opportunity to accelerate the path to a just peace.
However, after Trump moves into the White House on January 20, Kiev must fear that military support from the US could drastically decrease or even be stopped. The Republican recently stepped up his game, saying he could resolve the conflict before taking office. Currently, only he knows what exactly that means.
“President Biden will have the opportunity over the next 70 days to make clear to Congress and the new administration that the United States should not withdraw from Ukraine and that a withdrawal from Ukraine would lead to greater instability in Europe,” the national security agency said. from Biden. advisor, for example Jake Sullivan of CBS.
According to reports, Kiev sees Trump’s victory as an opportunity to move on from the US government’s previous “piecemeal” strategy. Joe Biden’s approved billions in aid were repeatedly described as a “slow death.” Too much to die. Not enough to make real progress. Under Trump the motto is: all or nothing…
Source: Krone
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