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~ ~ ~ p _ngContent-sc218 = “” appinViewport = “” class = “News -annotation” > ~ 60 _ngContent-SC218 = ” “>In Paris on February 17, an emergency meeting of European leaders in Ukraine took place. Some of them have already made their statements.
~ 60 > in particular, the results of the Summit was summed up by the British Prime Minister Kir Starkmer and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. This was reported by the 24th channel with reference to BBC.
< h2 class = "News-Subtitle" > what Starmer and Scholts said after the summit in Paris ~< p > British prime minister once again emphasized that Ukraine needs a “long -term peaceful agreement, and not just a pause.” This is necessary so that the Russian dictator Putin does not attack again.
< p class = "Bloquote" > there is also a wider world, which is the collective security and defense of Europe. And here, I think, we have a challenge to generations … We must all strengthen the possibilities and what we do as Europeans, ”said Starmer.
German Chancellor Olaf Sholts In his statement he added that the West should continue to support Ukraine. He also noted that Ukraine “does not need to impose a dictate” and its conditions.
~ 60 > Scholts also spoke about the costs of the defense sphere. < p ~ ~< p class = "Bloquote" > if European countries spend more than 2% of GDP on defense, Germany believes that this should not be part of the EU budget restrictions, – the media quote it. < p > 60 < p > German Chancellor added that his country will continue to invest in military expenses and noted that it should become “more flexible in its budget rules.” 62> Scholts also He warned that there should not be a “split” between the US and Europe in the safety of Ukraine. The politician added that the corresponding financing from Europe is discussed, and proposed an “additional budget margin”.