The European Union's exclusion from Ukraine negotiations could mark a turning point in relations with the U.S.

Axar.az reports that this was stated by Germany's Defense Minister Boris Pistorius at the Munich Security Conference.

"In recent days, what we have been saying for a long time has been confirmed. The US is trying to bring Russia and Ukraine to a ceasefire quickly, and Europe will have to live with the consequences of these agreements. This could be a turning point for transatlantic relations, after which the roads could go in different directions. The choices we make now will determine whether we will live in peace or in crisis, will determine our choices in Europe. We need to make sure that Ukraine is not left alone, because one thing remains the same. There will be no lasting peace without a strong, free Ukraine, no rules-based order," the minister emphasized.

"We must negotiate from a position of strength," Pistorius added.