European Leaders Hail Breakthrough in Ukraine Peace Efforts
The collaborative statement—bearing signatures from Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen—revealed intensive coordination has occurred, noting "close work between Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's and President Trump's teams as well as European teams over the recent days and weeks."
The allied nations committed to partnering with Trump and Zelenskyy "to get to a lasting peace which preserves Ukrainian sovereignty and European security," emphasizing "strong convergence between the United States, Ukraine and Europe."
Officials stressed that "ensuring the security, sovereignty, and prosperity of Ukraine was integral for wider Euro-Atlantic security" while insisting Ukraine merits "a prosperous, independent, and sovereign future, free from fear of future Russian aggression."
Security Framework Unveiled
The emerging peace architecture would feature "robust security guarantees and economic recovery support measures" jointly underwritten by Washington and European capitals.
Central provisions include sustained military assistance to maintain Ukraine's armed forces, which "should remain at a peacetime level of 800,000," alongside deployment of a "European-led 'multinational force Ukraine'" functioning through the Coalition of the Willing with American backing.
Additional mechanisms encompass a US-directed "ceasefire monitoring and verification mechanism with international participation" and legally enforceable obligations to counter future aggression, potentially incorporating "armed force, intelligence and logistical assistance."
Economic Reconstruction and EU Membership
The leaders pledged investment in Ukraine's rebuilding efforts while highlighting that "Russian sovereign assets in the European Union have been immobilized."
They affirmed they "strongly support Ukraine's accession to the EU."
Territorial Integrity and Russian Response
The declaration reinforced that "international borders must not be changed by force" and that "decisions on territory are for the people of Ukraine," contingent upon security guarantees taking effect.
Acknowledging negotiations remain fluid, officials cautioned that "nothing is agreed until everything is agreed" and declared it was now "incumbent upon Russia" to demonstrate genuine peace commitment by accepting President Trump's peace proposal and implementing a ceasefire.
High-level diplomatic discussions commenced Sunday in Berlin with American, Ukrainian, and multiple European delegations pursuing breakthrough agreements.
Thursday's EU summit will determine whether frozen Russian state funds can be redirected toward Ukrainian assistance.
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