"It's also about security and peace in Europe"/ Reactions to the idea of ​​territorial concessions by Ukraine

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius considers US President Donald Trump's recent proposals for extensive territorial concessions by Ukraine in favor of Russia to be too far-reaching.

"Ukraine could have achieved something like this itself, so to speak through a capitulation a year ago ," the Social Democratic politician said on the "Bericht aus Berlin" show.

Aid to Ukraine will continue

Pistorius assured Ukraine of further military aid from Germany – even in the event of a cessation of American support.

This is clearly stated in the coalition agreement, he stressed. "If Ukraine falls, if Putin wins this war, that is, invades Ukraine, even just large parts of its territory, then this will be a maximum threat to NATO territory and even to neighboring countries like Moldova and Georgia," Pistorius said.

Security and peace in Europe

Everyone should be clear: “This is not just about solidarity with Ukraine, it is about our security and peace in Europe.”

Ukraine knows, Pistorius said, that a sustainable and credible ceasefire agreement or a peace settlement " can or will also lead to territorial concessions."

He himself would not link these to territorial borders. Ultimately, they must be commensurate with security guarantees for the future./ DW

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