While claiming to be striving for peace, Russia is shelling Kiev - this is not a search for peace, but a mockery of these efforts, said the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaia Kalas. Russia is the real obstacle (to negotiating peace - editor's note) and has not changed its goals in the war, she added on the social network "Ex", BTA reported.
A spokesman for the European Commission pointed out at a press conference in response to questions that Russia continues strikes on Ukraine and speaks in the language of violence and terror. Ukraine must determine the conditions for peace and nothing can be decided without it. Nothing about the EU can be decided without the EU, he said. Preserving the territorial integrity of Ukraine is a key issue, the spokesman added.
Asked if a meeting between EC President Ursula von der Leyen and US President Donald Trump in Rome on Saturday could be expected, the spokesman explained that such opportunities are being sought. We have no confirmation yet, he noted.
The purpose of Von der Leyen's trip to Rome is to attend Pope Francis' funeral. If additional opportunities arise, they will be used, the spokesman added.