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European leaders head to Kyiv to show support after Putin's parade
Reuters ^ | Fri, May 9, 2025 | Tom Balmforth

Posted on 05/09/2025 7:06:07 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican

The leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Poland headed to Kyiv on Saturday for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in a show of unity a day after Russia's Vladimir Putin hosted his allies in a Victory Day parade on Red Square.

The summit will discuss a U.S. and European proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in the Russian war in Ukraine that if refused by Moscow would see them jointly impose new sanctions, a French diplomatic source said, adding that the step had not yet been finalised.

The visit by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk is the first time the leaders of the four countries have travelled together to Ukraine.

"Alongside the U.S., we call on Russia to agree a full and unconditional 30-day ceasefire to create the space for talks on a just and lasting peace," the four European leaders said in a joint statement.

The visit comes at an unpredictable diplomatic moment in Russia's more than three-year-long war against Ukraine. U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing for a rapid peace after tearing up the policies of his predecessor since entering the White House in January.

After engaging directly with Russian officials, clashing publicly with Zelenskiy and briefly cutting vital military aid to Ukraine, the Trump administration has patched up ties with Kyiv and signed an arduously-negotiated minerals deal.

There has also been a palpable shift in tone from Trump, who has signalled growing frustration with Putin's foot-dragging over a ceasefire and Russia's restatement of its demands for a settlement.

Trump has threatened to step up sanctions against Russia but he has also said he could abandon the peace effort if there is no breakthrough.

(Excerpt) Read more at reuters.com ...


TOPICS: Editorial; European Union; Foreign Affairs; Russia; Ukraine
KEYWORDS: axisofbidenbots; axisofleftyposturing; europe; omgpoootin; ukraine; yurp; yurpeons

1 posted on 05/09/2025 7:06:07 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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To: MinorityRepublican

Not OUR war.


2 posted on 05/09/2025 7:14:54 PM PDT by House Atreides (I’m now ULTRA-MAGA-PRO-MAX)
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To: MinorityRepublican
The leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Poland headed to Kyiv on Saturday for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy...

Will there be the usual Western Oriented "Entertainment" provided by Zelensky?

3 posted on 05/09/2025 7:27:02 PM PDT by Navy Patriot (President Trump Decisively Won Popular & E.C., Celebrate Recivilization!)
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To: MinorityRepublican

Who did the Russians beat in 1945? Who didn’t come to their party in 2025?


4 posted on 05/09/2025 7:28:03 PM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is opinion or satire. Or both.)
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To: MinorityRepublican

Did they bring Tens of Thousands of Solders with them to YouCraynee to help
Zelensky fight the Bad Boy Ruzzians?
I didn’t think so.


5 posted on 05/09/2025 7:38:04 PM PDT by tennmountainman ( (“Less propaganda would be appreciated.” JimRobr 12-2-2023 DITTO)
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To: MinorityRepublican
zelensky-mop-01
6 posted on 05/09/2025 7:39:05 PM PDT by Right_Wing_Madman
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To: MinorityRepublican
The leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Poland headed to Kyiv on Saturday....

Jabber, jabber, jabber... what are they actually going to do against Putin and Russia? Nothing.

7 posted on 05/09/2025 7:40:39 PM PDT by Rummyfan ( In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized man.)
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To: MinorityRepublican

Note...”alongside the USA.”

Eff them leech MOFOs.


8 posted on 05/09/2025 7:45:45 PM PDT by crz
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To: House Atreides

Absolutely not our war. I don’t care who kills who over there. Maybe they’ll all die.

Too bad, so sad.


9 posted on 05/09/2025 8:09:38 PM PDT by Veto! (Trump Is Superman)
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To: BenLurkin

“Who didn’t come to their party in 2025?”

Why should we have gone? Ours was on May 8th. Having a separate victory day was a Stalin insult to the Western Allies that the Russians keep up.


10 posted on 05/09/2025 9:41:54 PM PDT by rxh4n1
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To: House Atreides
Not OUR war.

Perhaps not, subject to a close look at the Biden WH's involvement. Even then, some would argue it is in our backyard, neighborhood, city or state depending on one's view of the globe.

11 posted on 05/10/2025 3:47:33 AM PDT by frog in a pot
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To: MinorityRepublican

“Alongside the U.S., we call on Russia...”

Cowards.


12 posted on 05/10/2025 3:49:27 AM PDT by McGruff (Biden 2028? )
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Dmitry Medvedev @MedvedevRussiaE

Macron, Merz, Starmer, and Tusk were supposed to discuss peace in Kiev. Instead, they are blurting out threats against Russia. Either a truce for the respite of Banderite hordes or new sanctions. You think that's smart, eh? Shove these peace plans up your pangender arses!

6:57 AM · May 10, 2025

LOL!

13 posted on 05/10/2025 4:06:11 AM PDT by McGruff (Biden 2028? )
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European leaders call Trump from Ukraine to discuss 30-day ceasefire from Monday

https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cdxkl8wwgljt?at_bbc_team=editorial&at_format=link

Transcript: President Trump, please join us as someone the Russians won't laugh at in demanding a 30 day ceasefire.”

14 posted on 05/10/2025 4:53:24 AM PDT by McGruff (Biden 2028? )
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To: MinorityRepublican

A ceasefire agreement would, at a minimum, involve Ukraine and Russia at the negotiating table to hash out particular details of the agreement.

This isn’t anything close to productive.

Bunch of imbeciles.


15 posted on 05/10/2025 12:25:20 PM PDT by jacknhoo (Luke 12:51; Think ye, that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, no; but separation.)
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To: McGruff

Pangender…i.e. Globohomos. Perfect!


16 posted on 05/10/2025 12:27:25 PM PDT by jacknhoo (Luke 12:51; Think ye, that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, no; but separation.)
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