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VISTORBELITUNG.COM,Ahead of a pivotal meeting between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss potential pathways to peace, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has reaffirmed the European Union's unwavering principles for a resolution to the conflict.
"We have just touched base with several leaders ahead of tomorrow’s meeting," stated von der Leyen, underscoring the EU's coordinated diplomatic engagement. "We welcome all efforts leading to our shared objective - a just and lasting peace that preserves Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity."
Her comments, delivered with a clear vision for Europe's future security architecture, emphasized that such a peace must also serve to strengthen "the country’s security and defence capabilities, as an integral part of the security of our continent." This linkage explicitly ties Ukraine's future safety directly to that of the entire European Union, reinforcing the bloc's strategic stake in the outcome.
Looking beyond immediate diplomacy, President von der Leyen outlined a concrete, multi-pronged EU action plan for 2026, signaling a long-term commitment irrespective of other geopolitical developments. The strategy, communicated via the European Commission's official account, is threefold:
1. Sustained Pressure: The EU will "continue to keep up the pressure on the Kremlin," indicating no relaxation of the extensive sanctions regime aimed at curtailing Russia's war capabilities.
2. Unwavering Support: The bloc pledges to "sustain our support to Ukraine," encompassing continued financial, military, and humanitarian assistance as Ukraine defends itself.
3. EU Integration Path: A commitment to "work intensely to accompany Ukraine on its path toward EU membership" remains a top priority, framing Ukraine's future firmly within the European family.
The statement arrives at a moment of heightened diplomatic activity and serves as a robust declaration of the EU's core stance. It welcomes international dialogue while firmly anchoring any acceptable peace terms to the inviolable principles of Ukrainian sovereignty, territorial integrity, and enhanced security. By outlining a detailed plan for 2026, von der Leyen's message is clear: the European Union's support for Ukraine is strategic, enduring, and non-negotiable, forming a constant bedrock as other world leaders engage in talks.