Twenty -six countries of the European Union, all except Hungary, have urged Tuesday to Any “significant” negotiation on Ukraine only takes place if a “fire or hostilities reduction occurs” high On the part of Russia, while recalling that international borders “cannot be changed by force.”
“The Ukrainian people must have freedom to decide their future. The road to peace in Ukraine cannot be decided without Ukraine. There can only be significant negotiations in the context of a high fire or a reduction of hostilities, “said twenty -six heads of state or government of the European Union in a joint declaration.
This text Feel the basis of the common position of European governments before (USA) to try to advance a peace plan in Ukraine that could lead to territorial assignments.
In this statement, EU leaders “Welcome to the efforts” of the president of the United States To finish the war of aggression against Ukraine and achieve “a fair and lasting peace and the security” of the invaded country.
At the same time, they also warn that any peace that achieves stability for Ukraine “must respect international law, including the principles of independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and that international borders are not changed to force.”
The joint text also points out that the war of aggression against Ukraine has Implications for European and international security and that “a diplomatic solution” must protect both Ukraine and European security interests.
In that sense, the joint declaration also ensures that the EU, together with the United States and other international partners, will continue to supply political, economic, military and diplomatic help to kyivsince “Ukraine is exercising his inherent right to defend herself.” And they have added that the EU will also continue to impose sanctions on Russia.
In addition, the text also recalls that “the European Union and its member states are prepared to contribute beyond security guarantees” according to their powers and capacities, in line with international law and full respect for the interests and security of certain member states and the EU as a whole.
The twenty -six signing countries also indicate the “inherent right of Ukraine to choose their own destiny” and They commit to continue supporting the country on their way to accession to the community block.
The text concludes with a brief reference that Hungary – whose prime minister, Viktor Orbán, is the European leader closest to the Kremlin – “is not associated with this statement” that the rest of the EU is subscribed.
Before Friday’s appointment in Alaska, at another virtual event this Wednesday convened by Germany.
