The New Management’s Decision: ‘Red Light’ from USA to Ukraine
The ongoing war in Ukraine and the support of European countries to Kiev were discussed at the panel titled “Your Country First – Win with Us” during the 55th Annual Meetings of the World Economic Forum (WEF) held in Davos, Switzerland. The panel was attended by high-level officials including Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics, Polish President Andrzej Duda, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Yuliya Svyrydenko, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, and US officials.
Richard Grenell, the “Special Missions Representative” in the administration of US President Donald Trump, joined the panel via video conference and emphasized Trump’s determination to resolve the conflicts between Ukraine and Russia. Grenell also highlighted the importance of dialogue between the US and Russia, criticizing the 3.5-year gap in communication between former President Joe Biden and Russian President Putin.
Belgian Prime Minister De Croo emphasized the need to continue sanctions against Moscow and maintain a strong stance to support Ukraine in negotiations for peace. Latvian President Rinkevics echoed the importance of vigilance even after the war ends to ensure that Russia does not regain power. Polish President Duda called for global solutions to end the Russia-Ukraine War and emphasized the importance of Ukraine’s membership in the EU and NATO.
Finnish President Stubb stressed the importance of continued support to Ukraine and warned against the possibility of Russia expanding its influence. Croatian Prime Minister Plenkovic commended Ukraine for its resilience and called for unwavering support to uphold principles in the face of Russian aggression.
Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Svyrydenko highlighted investment opportunities in Ukraine and called for security guarantees to attract investors. Former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg emphasized the need for dialogue with the Trump administration and commended Trump’s initial steps towards addressing the conflicts in Ukraine.
The discussions at the panel shed light on the ongoing challenges in Ukraine and the collective effort needed to ensure peace and stability in the region. The participants emphasized the importance of unity among NATO members and continued support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression.
