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Josep Borrell: We must continue to talk with Russia

Josep Borrell
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Europe will have to coexist with Russia after the cessation of hostilities in Ukraine, said Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy in an interview for Le Journal Du Dimanche. Josep Borrell commented on  the words of French President Emmanuel Macron that “Russia cannot be humiliated”. In his view, the parties to the conflict should return to their positions before the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24. “All wars end with a ceasefire and peace talks. Russia will continue to exist after the peace talks, but we need to clearly define how to live with it. Such coexistence will be very difficult after what Russia has done in Ukraine. But we must still have to try to coexist with the Russians on this continent”, Josep Borrell said.

Heavy fighting between Ukrainian and Russian troops is still taking place in the town of Severodonetsk. Russian forces are at a distinct advantage in terms of artillery and troops.




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