More of the good cop /bad cop double act coming from the US/EU
>“The path to peace in Ukraine cannot be decided without Ukraine,” read a statement released early Sunday by seven European leaders, including President Emmanuel Macron of France and Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany.
>In their statement, the European leaders said that “meaningful negotiations can only take place” after a cease-fire or a reduction in hostilities has been put in effect — a position long held by Ukraine but that Russia has consistently rejected.
>The European leaders also said that they “remain committed to the principle that international borders must not be changed by force” and that the current front line “should be the starting point of negotiations.” That language amounted to an implicit rejection of Mr. Trump’s recent suggestion that a cease-fire deal could include some “swapping of territories.”
Russia should state that a ceasefire and Ukraine’s involvement will come in good time depending on how willing they are prepared to move towards Russia position.
Evidently with their statement that they will not cede any territory it look like they are not ready yet