www.mediafax.ro/externe/acordul-lui-trump-cu-rusia

Czech President Petr Pavel stated that Russia and Ukraine were close to a ceasefire until Donald Trump lifted sanctions on Russian diesel. He emphasized that U.S. and European sanctions had pressured Russia, but the recent agreement allowed Moscow to relieve that pressure. Pavel expressed support for Ukrainian President Zelensky, asserting that Ukraine is a victim in the conflict. He criticized Trump's approach towards Russia, suggesting it lacks a democratic perspective. While he acknowledged concerns about the diesel deal, he refrained from labeling it a betrayal, calling it a mistake that gives Russia hope to bypass Europe. Pavel noted that future relations with Russia depend on its respect for sovereignty.