Seven top European leaders have voiced strong support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s diplomatic efforts to end the conflict in Ukraine, days before his planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, French President Emmanuel Macron, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and European Council President Alexander Stubb issued a joint statement welcoming President Trump’s work to stop the fighting, end what they called Russia’s war of aggression, and secure a "just and lasting" peace.
The leaders stressed that only a combination of "active diplomacy, support to Ukraine, and pressure on the Russian Federation" could achieve such a resolution. They pledged to continue both military and financial backing for Ukraine, including through the Coalition of the Willing, while maintaining and imposing sanctions against Russia.
They emphasised that any diplomatic solution must protect Ukraine’s and Europe’s vital security interests, including robust security guarantees enabling Kyiv to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity. "Meaningful negotiations can only take place in the context of a ceasefire or reduction of hostilities," the statement read, adding that “the path to peace in Ukraine cannot be decided without Ukraine."
Reaffirming their stance, the leaders described Russia’s invasion as a “flagrant violation" of the UN Charter, the Helsinki Final Act, the Budapest Memorandum, and Moscow’s prior commitments. They said the current line of contact should serve as the starting point for negotiations.
The joint statement concluded with a pledge to work closely with President Trump, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and the people of Ukraine to secure a peace settlement that safeguards Europe’s vital security interests.
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