“Caspar Veldcamp congratulated the convergence of the US and Europe on the issue of support of Ukraine”, – WRITE: www.radiosvoboda.org
“We look at it (Trump’s proposal – ed.) Positively. The Netherlands is already doing a lot, including Patriot, F-16 fighters … We will see what we can do in connection with Trump’s statements, and we will proceed, ”said the Netherlands Foreign Minister Caspar Weldkmpus to journalists before meeting with EU Foreign Ministers
He greeted the convergence of the US and Europe on the support of Ukraine.
“I believe that the 50 days that Trump announced is a lot. But I evaluate that Putin is delaying (negotiations). We need to increase pressure on Russia, ”the minister added.
Kai Callas EU Supreme EU representative also believes that 50 days are a lot.
“50 days are a very long time, considering that innocent civilians are killed daily,” she said.
On July 14, US President Donald Trump said during a meeting with NATO General Mark Rutte, who plans to give Ukraine a billion dollars that will be purchased by NATO. He called Patriot Air Defense Systems among military equipment, which is planned to be provided to Ukraine.
At the same time, Trump noted that “dissatisfied” of Russia’s policy, which has recently increased air attacks on Ukraine. He reported that the United States is planning to impose 100 percent secondary duties if the peace agreement is not reached within 50 days.
Analysts of the American Institute for War Study (ISW) believe that US President Donald Trump is acting on the fact that the successful efforts of the United States, aimed at planting Russian President Vladimir Putin at the negotiation table, demanding a combination of economic instruments with Western military support.