Chancellor Schultz: Our goal is to avoid war in Europe

 

The leaders of Germany, France and Poland said they were united in their goal of preventing war in Europe. The leaders held discussions in Berlin amid efforts to resolve the Ukraine crisis. The three leaders also called on the Kremlin to engage in a "meaningful dialogue". Chancellor Olaf Schultz, French President Emmanuel Macron and Polish President Andrzej Duda held talks in the capital Berlin on Tuesday evening on the Ukraine crisis. The Russian army has surrounded Ukraine from three sides for the past several weeks. More than 100,000 Russian troops are stationed along Ukraine's northern, eastern and southern borders.

According to media reports, the Russian army has also deployed equipment used in the war. Schultz promised renewed vigor after his meeting with US President Joe Biden that there would be "far-reaching consequences" for Russia if it invaded Ukraine. However, Moscow has denied any intention to attack Ukraine. What did the leaders say? A statement issued by the German government said, "The leaders call on Russia to de-escalate tensions along the Ukrainian border and to initiate a meaningful dialogue on security in Europe. Any Russian military offensive against Ukraine will have dire consequences and There will be a heavy price to pay." Speaking to reporters in the presence of Macron and Duda, Schultz said NATO allies have a similar position on the current situation and the implications of the violation of Ukraine's territorial integrity. “Our common goal is to avoid war in Europe” (read: Ukraine could be attacked any day now: US) He added, “The deployment of Russian forces on the Ukrainian border is a matter of grave concern and our analysis is very important. are equal.

 

We believe that further violations of Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty are unacceptable and will have far-reaching political implications," Polish President Duda said, adding that the three countries would continue their efforts to de-escalate tensions between Moscow and Kiev. We have to find a way to escape and this is our most important task right now. I am sure we will achieve that goal. I think the most important thing today is unity and solidarity." French President Macron has called for security talks with Moscow to de-escalate tensions on Europe's borders. Russia's President Vladimir Putin and Macron met in Moscow a day before Tuesday's meeting in Berlin And France has shared concerns and France has worked for years to resolve the Ukraine dispute.