We just concluded a meeting of the 27 EU leaders with the President of the European Commission. We took stock of the latest developments regarding efforts to achieve peace for Ukraine.
There is a new momentum in peace negotiations. Yesterday’s meeting in Geneva between the United States, Ukraine, EU institutions and European representatives marked significant progress.
The US and Ukraine informed us that the discussions were constructive, and that progress was achieved on several issues. We welcome this step forward. Some issues remain to be resolved, but the direction is positive.
We commend the efforts of Presidents Zelenskyy and Trump and their teams.
It is also clear that the issues that concern directly the EU, such as sanctions, enlargement or immobilised assets, require the full involvement and decision by the EU.
We stand ready to continue supporting this process, by working closely together within the European Union and in close coordination with Ukraine, the United States and NATO.
What matters now is that we move forward as partners, united by our shared goal: to stop this war, stop killing people, and stop this war of aggression against Ukraine, and ensure a just and lasting peace for Ukrainian people.
The EU is committed to continue providing President Zelenskyy with all the support he needs – diplomatic, military, economic.
This concerns in particular financial support to Ukraine. As you remember, we committed to deliver on it in October. And we will, at the December European Council.
In conclusion, let me stress: peace cannot be a temporary truce, it must be a lasting solution. Ukraine has chosen Europe, and Europe will stand by Ukraine.
Thank you.