Europe not to accept recognition of Russia’s occupation of Ukraine, Landsbergis says

Former Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis said this in an interview with Ukrinform . He welcomed the EU’s statement that Europe would not support an agreement on Ukraine if it were imposed under pressure from the United States. According to Landsbergis, this is an important signal to Russia: even a potential agreement between Moscow and Washington would not automatically mean European consent. At the same time, the politician believes that differences over European security policy point to serious problems in transatlantic relations. According to him, Europe is increasingly viewing Ukraine as part of its own security. Landsbergis noted that the cessation of U.S.