The statement of von der Layen was made against the backdrop of the upcoming meeting of Zelensky and European leaders with US President Donald Trump in Washington on August 18.
She assured that Europe would continue to stand with Ukraine: as much as it will be required for a fair world.
“And this world should be achieved by force. […] We must have strong security guarantees to protect the safety interests of Ukraine and Europe. Ukraine should be able to maintain its sovereignty and territorial integrity. There can be no restrictions on the Armed Forces of Ukraine, be it help from other third countries, cooperation with them. Ukraine should also become a steel porcupine that no striker can digest, ”said von der Lyienn.
She welcomed the readiness of US President Donald Trump to attach security guarantees for Ukraine based on 5 tbsp. The charter of NATO announced the readiness of the “coalition of those who wish” and Europe to contribute.
