Ahead of the upcoming trilateral discussions with russia, representatives of the European partners, Ukraine and the US met to continue their close coordination on efforts to end the war in Ukraine. This is stated in a press release from the European Commission regarding today’s meeting
Participants emphasised that any future arrangements must respect sovereignty, territorial integrity, independent decision-making, and provide credible security guarantees for Ukraine. The shared objective is to develop a practical and mutually reinforcing security framework that strengthens Ukraine’s long-term security and builds the confidence necessary to reach a negotiated settlement.
Alongside a central focus on a lasting peace, the discussion covered how to build upon existing European security institutions and agreements following the conclusion of the war in Ukraine
