This completely corresponds with our understanding, which we have been saying for a long time,
My sense is that Europe understands the stakes, and that Europe will continue to support the Ukrainian government,
The recognition is there, unfortunately, that Trump’s actions only benefit the opponents of liberal democracy and European security,
Most European leaders agree on the need for some sort of territorial compromise, but not one foisted on themselves and the Ukrainians,
It’s quite shocking to Europeans that the U.S. would walk away since it has been so fundamental in solidifying European borders and security, and that drives a lot of the concern among Europeans about what comes next,
The major powers in Europe understand the stakes for their security,
To what extent? It is difficult for me to answer at this stage,
It has to be a compromise. I mean, de facto this peace should, in my personal opinion, come down to the fact that neither side will be able to say that it won this war, because each side in some sense will have to step down."
Everyone agrees to this, except for the Russian Federation,
The new emphasis on arms production is evidence of a broader generational shift in Europe,
By questioning the principles of international law, by questioning the issue of Crimea’s status, we are opening a hell from which devils will crawl out that no one will contain,
There are various ways of looking at it, but until there is a final agreement, I would still classify it as speculation,
This will mean that the US’ influence and ability to set certain rules, which derive from its enormous hyper-power, will be dramatically diminished,
The core issue for the summit is where we are on Ukraine,
Crimea and [Ukraine's] future NATO membership aspirations are red lines for us. We can’t give them up,
Things don't look good at all,
It has to be a compromise,
The war is exhausting Russia, Vladimir Putin is playing a risky game. This war is exploiting Ukraine in a terrible way. These countries want to end the war. Each of them wants to win this war, that's natural."
Putin would achieve all his goals and the message that would be sent out would be: ‘I can afford such aggression. I will prevail in the end and achieve my goals’,
He can have Peace or, he can fight for another three years before losing the whole Country,