Donald Trump invited European leaders to participate in the Monday meeting in Washington, in which the President of Ukraine Wołodymyr Zielnski will also participate – New York Times informed on Saturday, citing anonymous sources among European officials.
Wołodymyr Zelnski, who has already confirmed his visit, announced that the talks would concern initiatives to end the war in Ukraine. He also pointed to the possibility of organizing three -sided negotiations between Ukraine, the United States and Russia.
Peace conversations. How does Europe react?
On the eve of the President of Zelanski's visit, European leaders and chairwoman of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen will take part in video conference to discuss further steps in the peace process. Meeting, scheduled for Sunday at 15 Polish time, aims to prepare a common position before talks in Washington – he told the Elysee Palace.
In Saturday's joint statement, European leaders expressed satisfaction with the actions taken by Trump's administration in order to end Russian aggression in Ukraine. They emphasized that talks with the participation of Wołodymyr Zelanski are another key step.
“We are convinced that Ukraine must have iron security guarantees to effectively defend your sovereignty and territorial integrity. We are satisfied with the statement of President Trump that the US is ready to grant a security guarantee, “reads.
Ukraine has a decisive vote in peace conversations
European leaders emphasize that no findings can be made without the participation of Ukraine and Kiev is to decide about its territory and its borders cannot be violated by force.
“The coalition of volunteers is ready to play an active role. No restrictions should be imposed on the armed forces of Ukraine nor for her cooperation with third countries. Russia cannot have the right to veto against the road to the EU and NATO, “the leaders wrote, ensuring further support and solidarity towards Ukraine.
“We will continue to strengthen sanctions and wider economic resources to to put pressure on the Russian war economyuntil there is a fair and lasting peace, “we read in a statement.
