Europe should participate in peace talks on Ukraine, as it finances a significant part of its defense against Russia, Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski was quoted as saying. Bloomberg.
"It's getting a little weird. We're paying for the war and we don't even always have full information," Sikorsky noted.
According to Sikorsky, EU countries have already spent over 200 billion euros to support Ukraine and have promised another 90 billion. This is enough to finance defense for about two more years.
He emphasized that Europe is spending "real money," including purchasing American weapons for Kyiv. Therefore, it has a say in determining the terms of a possible settlement.
His statement came amid intensified US efforts to end the war. At the same time, recent talks between the US, Russia and Ukraine took place without the participation of European representatives, which caused concern in the EU.
Sikorsky also rejected Moscow's claims that its victory is inevitable. According to him, Ukraine is inflicting significant losses on Russia, and the Kremlin is depleting resources to support the war economy. He drew attention to the fact that Russia has not yet been able to completely seize Donbas.
At the same time, the minister called on Europe to strengthen its own defenses amid fears that the US may reduce its military presence on the continent.
"Europe must take this seriously," he summed up.
