European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted key developments in the ongoing peace efforts to end the war in Ukraine, stressing the importance of a robust peacekeeping force and the alignment between Ukraine, Europe, and the United States.
Following a significant meeting of European Union leaders in Berlin, von der Leyen expressed optimism about the progress made in the peace talks.
"It was a good meeting tonight in Berlin because we are seeing real and concrete progress," she said, emphasising that the alignment of efforts between Ukraine, Europe, and the U.S. was instrumental in moving forward with the goal of achieving a just and lasting peace.
Von der Leyen outlined that the first step toward peace is a lasting ceasefire, which requires sustained pressure on Russia to bring it to the negotiating table.
"The path to get there is known," she said, noting that the Europe Union would continue to increase the costs of Russia’s war, including through new sanctions and immobilising Russian assets within the EU.
A key part of the peace strategy, according to von der Leyen, is the establishment of robust and credible security guarantees for Ukraine.
"Peace requires these security guarantees," she stated, welcoming the United States' consideration to provide military support to Ukraine.
She also acknowledged Europe’s commitment to strengthening Ukraine’s armed forces to protect its sovereignty and deter future aggression.
Von der Leyen's comments come as European leaders back U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators working toward an agreement to end the nearly four-year conflict.
She stressed that with the right security guarantees in place, the road to peace can be secured, preserving Ukraine’s territorial integrity and ensuring long-term stability in the region.
Her statement underscores Europe's continued commitment to supporting Ukraine’s defence and sovereignty as they work toward a peace deal that addresses the broader security needs of the country.
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