Head of EU diplomacy Kaja Kallas declared on Thursday that NATO can give Ukraine best guarantees security. Exclusion by Donald Trump the conviction of Ukraine in NATO found succumbing to Russian narrative.
Kallas also noted that Europeans They won't help in negotiations, if they are not invited by Donald Trump, who decides to direct conversations with Vladimir Putin.
The head of EU diplomacy is seeking Ukraine in NATO
In an interview with AFP, Kaja Kallas tried to explain to the Americans the European point of view:
– Why are we in NATO? Because We are afraid of Russia (…). The only guarantee of safety that works is the NATO umbrella – Kallas said, adding that it is Ukraine's potential in NATO It is the reason why Russia began the war.
– Why should we give Russia what he wants? she argued. – Think here in America, after September 11 You sat down with Osama bin Laden And they said: “Ok, what else do you want?” It is just unimaginable Kallas said.
On Thursday, Kaja Kallas also took part in the Hudson Institute's discussion panel in Washington. – We try do not start any quarrels in the United States (…). Really We have to stick together – emphasized the head of the EU diplomacy.
Kallas commented on her talks with American Congressmen. – if you are interested in a strong NATO, then The strongest is the Ukrainian army. So Join themand we will have very strong NATO – she proposed.
Kallas wanted to talk to the head of the US diplomacy. The meeting was canceled
During her two -day visit to Washington, Kallas was to talk to US Secretary of State Marek Rubiobut Wednesday The meeting was canceled. The incompatibility of graphic designers was given as the reason.
– I expressed clearly that no agreement without us, without Ukraine or without Europe will not work In practice. This applies to the United States, which also They have to cooperate with us – Kallas said on Monday, when she announced a meeting with Rubio.
– Russia will try to divide us. Let's not fall into their traps – Kallas commented after a telephone conversation with Rubio on February 18.
Source: AFP, Euronews, Anadolu Agency