Why are European leaders divided on sending peacekeeping soldiers to Ukraine?

为什么欧洲领导人对于派遣维和士兵前往乌克兰意见分歧?

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2025-02-18

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① During a visit to Dublin, China’s foreign minister said China is ready to enhance cooperation with Ireland. What’s the significance of widening China-Ireland cooperation against the backdrop of the rising tide of unilateralism and protectionism globally? (00:52) ② In an emergency meeting in Paris, European leaders stressed support for Ukraine but disagreed on sending peacekeeping soldiers to Ukraine. We explore the sentiments in Europe on Ukraine and security amid a significant US policy shift. (14:31) ③ The US State Department has dropped a statement from its website stating that Washington does not support Taiwan independence. Does the removal signal a fundamental shift in Washington’s policy on the Taiwan question? (25:17) ④ We explore US President Donald Trump’s move to cut off financial aid to South Africa and even refuse to respond to Pretoria’s request for talks. (34:25) ⑤ Japan’s economy recovered in second half but barely grew in 2024. (42:38)
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  • Coming up, China says it is ready to enhance further cooperation with Ireland.

  • In a crisis meeting in Paris,

  • European leaders stressed the support for Ukraine, but disagreed on peacekeeping missions.

  • China is condemning the United States after lying on Taiwan.

  • Independence was cut from website.

  • South Africa says the US has no response

  • to its request to discuss US President Donald Trump's order cutting off aid.

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  • Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says China is ready to enhance cooperation

  • with Ireland to achieve shared development

  • and prosperity.

  • The senior Chinese diplomat made a remark in a Monday meeting

  • with Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin in Dublin.

  • Wang Yi called on China and Ireland to enhance dialogue, build trust,