In Ukraine, a “peace” must be reached, which will be based on respect for the country's territorial integrity. To do this, Kyiv must have its own military and defense potential.
EU leaders believe that Ukraine should reach peace through force and negotiate with the strongest position. The document, which has the publication at its disposal, emphasizes that the reached peace must be based, among other things, on respect for the territorial integrity of Ukraine.
"The achievement of" peace through force "requires Ukraine to be the most important position, an important component of which is its own powerful military and defense potential. This applies to the period before, during and after the negotiations on the termination of the war," the document reads.
- There can be no negotiations on Ukraine without Ukraine.
- There can be no negotiations that affect European security without the participation of Europe.
- Any truce or ceasefire can only take place as part of the process leading to a comprehensive peace agreement.
- Any such agreement should be accompanied by reliable and reliable security guarantees for Ukraine, which will help restrain the future Russian aggression.
- The peace should be based on respect for the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
The European Union, together with the Allies, remains committed to enhanced political, financial, economic, humanitarian, military and diplomatic support for Ukraine and its people, increased pressure on Russia through sanctions in order to weaken its ability to wage aggressive war.