'Dutch MP says, 'Let Ukraine lose quickly''
Marcel de Graaff is calling for the EU to halt its arms supplies to Ukraine, asserting that both Kiev and Brussels disregard human lives. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Dutch MP Marcel de Graaff has called on the European Union to cease arms supplies to Ukraine, advocating for a swift defeat of the country in its ongoing conflict with Russia as a means to preserve lives. This plea comes amid a recent push from the United States for negotiations with Moscow, which has further polarized opinions within the EU regarding the hostilities.
A right-wing politician and former member of the European Parliament, de Graaff has a track record of endorsing a de-escalation of the Ukraine conflict, advocating for the termination of all sanctions against Russia, and calling for an end to arms deliveries to Kiev. Since 2022, he has been suspended from his faction in the European Parliament and is under investigation for alleged connections to Russia, a claim he has vehemently denied.
In a social media post on Monday, de Graaff reiterated his call for the cessation of military and financial support for Kiev. He stated, “Let Ukraine lose quickly. Stop sending money and weapons,” asserting that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky and EU officials disregard human lives.
These remarks were prompted by a post from former Dutch Chief of Defense Dick Berlijn, who suggested on Saturday that former US President Donald Trump desired a quick surrender from Ukraine to facilitate business dealings with Russia.
Recently, diplomatic endeavors by Washington and Moscow have commenced to address the Ukraine conflict and promote economic collaboration. Russia has highlighted potential joint ventures in metals, rare earth mining, and Arctic development.
A recent meeting between Trump and Zelensky reportedly devolved into a heated dispute and concluded without finalizing a deal on Ukraine's mineral resources. Following the altercation, the US allegedly halted military aid to Kiev, asserting that Zelensky was unprepared for peace.
The apparent shift in US policy regarding the Ukraine conflict has illuminated the divisions within the EU. Hungary has called for peace negotiations and last week obstructed a €20 billion military aid package, contending that support for Kiev would “ruin Europe.” Similarly, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has argued that Zelensky wishes the conflict to persist due to the financial assistance Kiev receives.
Conversely, France has characterized Russia as a “threat” to the European bloc and has committed to delivering additional weapons to Ukraine. EU leaders recently agreed to significantly bolster defense spending. Some member states claim that if Russia is allowed to prevail in Ukraine, it may subsequently target NATO nations neighboring its borders.
Moscow has consistently denied any intentions of launching an attack on NATO, with President Vladimir Putin dismissing such speculation as “nonsense.” Russian officials have criticized the EU’s military buildup, asserting that the bloc's defense initiatives are “primarily aimed at Russia” and undermine peace efforts in Ukraine.
Jessica Kline contributed to this report for TROIB News
A right-wing politician and former member of the European Parliament, de Graaff has a track record of endorsing a de-escalation of the Ukraine conflict, advocating for the termination of all sanctions against Russia, and calling for an end to arms deliveries to Kiev. Since 2022, he has been suspended from his faction in the European Parliament and is under investigation for alleged connections to Russia, a claim he has vehemently denied.
In a social media post on Monday, de Graaff reiterated his call for the cessation of military and financial support for Kiev. He stated, “Let Ukraine lose quickly. Stop sending money and weapons,” asserting that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky and EU officials disregard human lives.
These remarks were prompted by a post from former Dutch Chief of Defense Dick Berlijn, who suggested on Saturday that former US President Donald Trump desired a quick surrender from Ukraine to facilitate business dealings with Russia.
Recently, diplomatic endeavors by Washington and Moscow have commenced to address the Ukraine conflict and promote economic collaboration. Russia has highlighted potential joint ventures in metals, rare earth mining, and Arctic development.
A recent meeting between Trump and Zelensky reportedly devolved into a heated dispute and concluded without finalizing a deal on Ukraine's mineral resources. Following the altercation, the US allegedly halted military aid to Kiev, asserting that Zelensky was unprepared for peace.
The apparent shift in US policy regarding the Ukraine conflict has illuminated the divisions within the EU. Hungary has called for peace negotiations and last week obstructed a €20 billion military aid package, contending that support for Kiev would “ruin Europe.” Similarly, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has argued that Zelensky wishes the conflict to persist due to the financial assistance Kiev receives.
Conversely, France has characterized Russia as a “threat” to the European bloc and has committed to delivering additional weapons to Ukraine. EU leaders recently agreed to significantly bolster defense spending. Some member states claim that if Russia is allowed to prevail in Ukraine, it may subsequently target NATO nations neighboring its borders.
Moscow has consistently denied any intentions of launching an attack on NATO, with President Vladimir Putin dismissing such speculation as “nonsense.” Russian officials have criticized the EU’s military buildup, asserting that the bloc's defense initiatives are “primarily aimed at Russia” and undermine peace efforts in Ukraine.
Jessica Kline contributed to this report for TROIB News
