Dutch Acting Prime Minister Mark Rutte has called on the European Union (EU) to reach an agreement on military support for Ukraine to avoid “double deadlock” if the United States refuses to continue funding Kiev. This was reported by Policy.
“Given the problems in the United States [с финансированием Украины]”It is very important that we do not have a double blockade against Ukraine in cases where a new support package is blocked,” Rutte said. said.
The Dutch Prime Minister emphasized that the leaders of the European Union countries should agree on both financial and military support to Kiev.
Olaf Scholz, formerly Federal Chancellor of Germany statedEurope and its allies need to send a signal to Moscow and Kiev that they are ready to continue supporting Ukraine for as long as necessary.
From the German Chancellor’s perspective, if Kiev’s allies in Europe and beyond can send a signal of long-term support, it would also be a signal for Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to Scholz, the Russian leader hopes that the West’s willingness to support Ukraine will weaken.
Previously Hungary said negotiations with Kiev on EU accession were an irresponsible step.