Speaking during a press conference after a meeting in Berlin, Chancellor Schultz said that "it is important to take steps to end the war. This war must stop and Russia must withdraw its troops from Ukraine. It is also positive that there was no escalation of rhetoric."
Solts added that Europeans will not accept a peace imposed on Ukraine, called for the resumption of Ukraine-Russia talks and concluded that "it is not possible for death and destruction to continue in the country."
For his part, French President Macron also said that "it is important that we have not seen any escalation rhetoric today. We want a ceasefire and the start of talks as soon as possible. But we will not accept a violation of Ukraine's territorial integrity. Ukraine must decide on its own about its future and we will help in its reconstruction."
The German Chancellor called Russia's attack on Ukraine barbaric, while Solts and Macron said that "Europeans are determined to defend their values with all their might," with Solts adding that "injustice must not be allowed to win, nor must Europe's borders be changed by force."
Macron and Solts noted that their talks will focus on future moves towards a strong and independent Europe, common foreign and security policy, military cooperation and energy issues.
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