Europe wants in on the discussion. Trump says here you go, answer these questions.
Questions for European governments on Ukraine Security
Reuters reports U.S. Questions European Governments on Ukraine Security.
The United States has sent European governments a set of questions about what they would need from the U.S. in order to provide Ukraine with security guarantees.
A U.S. State Department spokesperson said that Washington “has been clear that we expect European partners to take the lead in establishing a durable security framework and look forward to their proposals.”
Eleven Questions
- What do you view as a Europe-backed security guarantee or assurance that would serve as a sufficient deterrent to Russia while also ensuring this conflict ends with an enduring peace settlement?
- Which European and/or third countries do you believe could or would participate in such an arrangement?
- Are there any countries you believe would be indispensable?
- Would your country be willing to deploy its troops to Ukraine as part of a peace settlement?
- If third country military forces were to be deployed to Ukraine as part of a peace arrangement, what would you consider to be the necessary size of such a European-led force?
- How and where would these forces be deployed and for how long?
- What actions do U.S., allies and partners need to be prepared to take if Russia attacks these forces?
- What, if any, U.S. support requirements would your government consider necessary for its participation in these security arrangements?
- Specifically, which short-term and long-term resources do you think will be required from the U.S.?
- What additional capabilities, equipment and maintenance sustainment options is your government prepared to provide to Ukraine to improve its negotiating hand and increase pressure on Russia?
- What more is your government prepared to do to increase its sanctions on Russia, including more strictly enforcing sanctions and better targeting third countries enabling Russia globally?
Reuters called it six (some of them were multiple questions per number). I total eleven.
Europe wants input, so Trump asks how much are you willing to invest?
Zelensky Says No to Trump Negotiated Deal
Meanwhile Zelensky shuts down the Trump-Putin Peace talks from the West to keep the war from ending.
He says he will NOT ACCEPT ANY Peace deal negotiated by Trump and Putin.
OK I am in favor of giving him a take it or leave it offer, and walking away if he says no.
Zelensky Tells Europe to Build Armed Forces
I have no idea who this clown thinks he is, but he is in no position to demand anything.
Here’s a Video of Zelensky Lecturing Europe.
Why is Trump Leading the Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks?
Yesterday, I asked Why is Trump Leading the Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks Without the EU?
My answer today is the same as yesterday.
Because 1) no one else has a plan, 2) Trump’s plan is likely to work, 3) the EU would screw it up.
Let’s see ho much money and troops they are willing to pony up to go to war with Russia on behalf of Ukraine.