Western Powers ‘Determined’ Ukraine Sovereignty Be Respected

Last updated Dec 7, 2021

The leaders of France, Germany, Italy, Britain and the United States all stressed the need for Russia to re-engage in negotiations with Ukraine.

Paris: The leaders of France, Germany, Italy, Britain and the United States expressed “determination” during a phone call on Monday that Ukraine’s sovereignty should be respected, the French presidency said.

While Russia is accused of preparing an attack on its neighbour, the leaders also “expressed their commitment to act to maintain peace and security in Europe”, the office of French President Emmanuel Macron said following the call.

The leaders all stressed the need for Russia to re-engage in negotiations with Ukraine, as part of the “Normandy Four” group under the aegis of France and Germany, Macron’s office said.

The diplomatic coordination on Ukraine comes on the eve of a long-awaited videoconference between US President Joe Biden and Russian leader Vladimir Putin on the subject and after a warning earlier Monday from the White House that Washington was ready to act against Moscow in the event of aggression against Ukraine.

The United States was ready to boost its military presence in Eastern Europe should Moscow invade Ukraine, the White House warned.

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Western Powers ‘Determined’ Ukraine Sovereignty Be Respected

The leaders of France, Germany, Italy, Britain and the United States all stressed the need for Russia to re-engage in negotiations with Ukraine.

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