+++ Ukraine War +++: Pistorius sees little hope for an early ceasefire in Ukraine

Federal Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) sees little hope for an imminent ceasefire given the talks between the USA, Russia and Ukraine planned for next week in Abu Dhabi. A ceasefire depends on Russian President Vladimir Putin and the behavior of US President Donald Trump, Pistorius told the newspapers of the Funke media group (Saturday edition), according to a preliminary report. “The last few months give little hope that Trump’s actions will quickly lead to a ceasefire or even peace.” An agreement between Russia and the USA at the expense of Ukraine and over its head is not acceptable for Ukraine or the Europeans, the minister explained. The country must be able to rely on the fact that its sovereignty and territorial integrity will not be threatened again.

If the Europeans are not included, the question arises as to who should then guarantee Ukraine's security and the maintenance of peace. "Nobody can expect this from the Europeans alone if they were not involved in the process. Donald Trump also knows this," said Pistorius.