“It was assumed that Macron, Merz, Starmer and Tusk would come to Kiev to talk about peace. Instead, they threaten with Russia: either a truce to give breath to Banderian hordes or new sanctions. You think it's clever? [od gender, czyli płci społecznej] butts! ” – wrote Medvedev on a social networking site X.
In addition, on his channel in a telegram, the Russian politician reminded the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelanski about his statements regarding the safety of guests of the victory parade in Moscow. Medvedev allowed himself a number of sharp and offensive comments at Zelanski, suggesting the possibility of hitting Kiev.
However, the Vice -President of the Security Council himself immediately excluded such a scenario, because, as he said, the Russian army “does not deal with terrorism.” “What will a typhus lodge with cocaine in the nose if he receives a message that our country can no longer” guarantee the safety of the stay of “European leaders who came to Kiev today? Okay, do not move, rat! Our army, unlike the Banderian scum, does not deal with terrorism,” he said.
On Saturday, May 10, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the Prime Minister of Great Britain Keir Starmer and the head of Polish government Donald Tusk came to Kiev. The main purpose of the visit is demonstration of unity in support for Ukraine. The leaders of European countries together called for unconditional suspension of weapons for 30 days between Kiev and Moscow.
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From the left: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, President of France Emmanuel Macron, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Złenski, Prime Minister of Great Britain Keir Starmer and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk at a joint press conference after the meeting of the “Coalition willing” in Kiev, Ukraine, May 10, 2025.
Weapon suspension or exacerbation of sanctions against Russia
After arriving in Kiev, Friedrich Merz emphasized that In the event of the rejection of the proposed truce by Moscow, Russia will meet “mass exacerbation of sanctions”. At the same time, he assured that Ukraine would continue to receive “versatile West help, including financial and military.” According to Merz, these funds find the full support of Washington.
French President Emmanuel Macron and the Prime Minister of Great Britain Keir Starmer also stated that If Russia refuses to suspend their weapons unconditionally, the West will introduce additional sanctions against Moscow. These statements were a response to the Kremlin's position, presented by the spokesman for Russian President Dmitry Pieskow. According to him Moscow is ready to consider suspension of weapons, but on the condition of the supply of weapons to Ukraine through the West during the suspension of weapons.
USA ready to punish Russia
– emphasized Keir Starmer.
Meanwhile, according to the information provided by Bloomberg, citing sources among American and European officials, the administration of US President Donald Trump begins to perceive Vladimir Putin as the main obstacle on the way to a peaceful solution to the conflict in Ukraine. The sources of the agency also confirm that In the event of the Kremlin rejection of the proposed truce, the United States and their allies are ready to introduce a new packet of sanctions.
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