US and European allies demand Russia stop escalation

In addition to US President Joe Biden and Schulz, French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi, Polish President Andrzej Duda, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and the President of the European Union Council Charles. Michelle.

All participants agreed that issues of security and stability in Europe should be resolved through negotiations. They reiterated their readiness to continue diplomatic efforts, including through direct talks between Russia and Ukraine mediated by Germany and France in the so-called Normandy format.

Schulz said before switching the video that the conversation was a “good sign of close cooperation” between allies in the conflict. “The situation is serious, but not just today, but for several days, weeks and months.” This is why it is important to act as one. This includes insisting that borders are not violated in Europe. “We will not accept that any (…) has high costs,” Schulz stressed.