The message that Russia cannot veto the Ukraine About its course in the EU and NATO, European leaders sent a few hours after Donald Trump’s meeting and Vladimir Putinin Alaska, where they discussed the war in Ukraine.
In the announcement issued by President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, her leaders France, Italy, Germany, United Kingdom, Finland, Poland, Portugalas well as the President of the European Commission, It was clear that they were informed by Donald Trump and Volodimir Zelenski, about Everything that happened at the Alaska Summit with Vladimir Putin.
European leaders in their joint statement welcomed the US president’s efforts to end the bloodshed in Ukraine, citing a statement that “There is no agreement until there is an agreement”and stressed that ‘as President Trump envisions, the next step must now be Further conversations including President Zelenskiwhich he is going to meet soon. “
Leaders emphasize their support in a tripartite summit, Noting that “we are also ready to work with President Trump and President Zelenski to a trilateral summit with the support of Europe.”
‘We are clear that Ukraine must have steel security guarantees in order to effectively defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity. We welcome President Trump’s statement that the US is prepared to give security guarantees. The “coalition of the willing” is ready to play an active role. Ukraine armed forces or its cooperation with third countries should not be restricted. Russia cannot have a veto on Ukraine’s course to the EU and NATO, “they continued.
“Our support for Ukraine will continue. We are determined to do more to keep Ukraine strongin order to achieve conflict ending and a fair and constant peace. As the bloodshed in Ukraine continues, we remain ready to maintain pressure on Russia. We will continue to strengthen sanctions and broader financial measures to put pressure on Russia’s war economy Until there is a fair and lasting peace. Ukraine can be based on our uninterrupted solidarity as we work for a peace that will ensure the vital interests of Ukraine and Europe, “they concluded.