The president of the European Commission emphasized the critical nature of the current situation in the Ukraine-Russia conflict during a meeting with the US envoy on Tuesday. The discussion highlighted the importance of any resolution respecting Ukraine's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
The meeting between Ursula von der Leyen and Keith Kellogg in Brussels coincided with talks between American and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia aimed at ending the ongoing war in Ukraine. European leaders, including von der Leyen, gathered in Paris for emergency discussions on Monday, expressing concerns about being excluded from the Saudi Arabia talks.
A readout from the European Commission following the meeting reiterated the EU's commitment to achieving a just and lasting peace. It emphasized the need for any resolution to uphold Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, supported by robust security guarantees.
President von der Leyen underscored the EU's significant military assistance to Ukraine and expressed readiness to provide further support. The EU also signaled its willingness to collaborate with the US to bring an end to the violence and secure a sustainable peace for Ukraine and its people.
The European Commission stressed the critical nature of the current moment, emphasizing the urgency of finding a resolution that respects Ukraine's rights and ensures a peaceful future for the region.
