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EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell stated that while everyone, especially Ukrainians, wants the war in Ukraine to end as soon as possible, the key question is how it will happen.
In an interview with the Spanish outlet 20 minutos, Borrell emphasized that without Western support, Ukraine would not last long against Russia, allowing Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin to achieve his objectives.
“Many want the war to end as quickly as possible. Above all, the Ukrainians themselves. But the main question is how. If we stop supporting Ukraine, the war will end in two weeks, and Putin will achieve his goals. But is this what we want for Ukrainians and for our own security as Europeans?” the EU diplomat said.
He stressed the importance of ensuring that future peace negotiations, “when the time comes,” occur under conditions favorable to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Borrell recently reaffirmed that as long as Ukrainians resist Russian aggression, the EU will continue to support them, regardless of the actions of the United States. He also responded to U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump’s claims about Europe’s insufficient contribution to aiding Ukraine.
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