EU summits held via video conferencing, mirroring White House discussions
The upcoming video conference of all 27 EU heads of state and government is set to discuss the ongoing Ukraine War, with a focus on supporting peace negotiations and exploring steps towards ending the conflict. The meeting, scheduled for Tuesday at 13:00 CET, will take place at the White House and is a joint initiative between the EU and the US.
The agenda for the conference includes supporting a trilateral meeting between the US, Ukraine, and Russia to work towards a just and lasting peace, with respect for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. European leaders have emphasized the importance of this trilateral meeting in their efforts to find a diplomatic solution to the conflict.
Recent efforts by European leaders, including France, Germany, and Britain, through their "coalition of the willing" will also be discussed. These leaders have been coordinating steps for peace following US-Russia summit talks. The EU appreciates ongoing developments in peace negotiations concerning the war in Ukraine and expresses its readiness to back diplomatic solutions rather than changes by force.
EU Council President, António Costa, announced the meeting, and the EU Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, is expected to participate. The meeting is a review of the previous summit on the Ukraine war and aims to coordinate the EU’s position in light of recent diplomatic developments.
In summary, the conference will unify EU leadership around diplomatic efforts to peacefully resolve the Ukraine War, supporting Ukraine’s territorial sovereignty, and aligning with allied international efforts, including those initiated by the US administration. The event also follows discussions among a broader group of allied countries in the “coalition of the willing” aimed at ending the war.
- The conference agenda includes a focus on a trilateral meeting between the US, Ukraine, and Russia, which is considered vital in European politics as it aims to work towards a just and lasting peace, respecting Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
- The conference aligns with the EU's general news narrative, as it emphasizes diplomatic solutions and allied international efforts, particularly the recent discussions among the "coalition of the willing," to bring an end to the ongoing Ukraine War.
