Europe issued a statement urging the President of the United States to prioritize a ceasefire before negotiations!
European leaders called on the President of the United States to conduct negotiations with Russia only under conditions of a ceasefire, and that the crucial security interests of Ukraine and Europe must be protected.
The President of the European Commission, von der Leyen, along with Germany, France, Italy, Poland, Finland, and non-EU member state the United Kingdom, issued a joint statement saying, "We are convinced that diplomatic solutions must protect the vital security interests of Ukraine and Europe, and we believe that these vital interests must include the need for strong and credible security guarantees for Ukraine."
European leaders stated, "Meaningful negotiations can only take place under a truce or a significant reduction in combat intensity."
Europe also reiterated their long-standing argument: "Without Ukraine, the path to peace in Ukraine cannot be resolved."
Europeans believe that the current frontline of fighting in Ukraine must be the starting point for territorial negotiations, "We still adhere to the principle that international borders cannot be changed by force, and the current contact line should be the starting point for negotiations."
Europeans expressed their welcome for the President of the United States' diplomatic initiatives, but believe that efforts to end the conflict should combine active diplomacy, support for Ukraine, and pressure on the Russian Federation.
Europe pledged: "We will continue to support this work through diplomatic means, and through maintaining substantial military and financial support for Ukraine, including within the framework of the Coalition of Will, as well as through maintaining and implementing restrictive measures against the Russian Federation."
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