Negotiators from Europe unveil prerequisites for a potential ceasefire settlement between Russia and Ukraine
Coalition of Leaders Push for Peace in Ukraine, Emphasizing Diplomacy, Security, and Sovereignty
A group of world leaders, known as the "Like-Minded Coalition," are actively working towards a peaceful resolution in Ukraine. The coalition, which includes the United States, France, Germany, and Ukraine, held a virtual meeting to discuss the ongoing conflict and the path to a lasting peace.
The key elements of their initiatives include diplomatic meetings and coordination, a ceasefire as a precondition, respect for international borders, reliable security guarantees for Ukraine, and support for Ukraine's military sovereignty and cooperation with third countries.
During the meeting, the leaders welcomed President Trump's efforts "to halt Russia's aggressive war" and "to achieve a fair and lasting peace" in Ukraine. They also expressed support for President Trump's efforts "to end killings in Ukraine."
The coalition, co-chaired by President Macron (France), Prime Minister Starmer (UK), and Chancellor Merz (Germany), emphasized that any peace process must involve Ukraine directly and protect its sovereignty and territorial integrity. They stressed that international borders should not be changed by force, and Ukraine’s territorial integrity is inviolable.
Meaningful negotiations are predicated on achieving a lasting and significant cessation of hostilities. The coalition is ready to strengthen sanctions and economic measures against Russia should it fail to agree to a ceasefire. Concrete discussions are underway to define what security guarantees will entail in practice, including the possibility of deploying a reassurance force from willing coalition members in Ukraine once hostilities cease.
The coalition insists that no limitations should be placed on Ukraine’s armed forces or its cooperation with third countries, and that Russia must not have veto power over Ukraine’s future EU or NATO membership prospects. Key coalition members, including Germany, France, and the UK, are working on clarifying plans for troop deployments in strategic Ukrainian locations such as Kyiv and Odesa.
The leaders issued a joint statement, published by the UK government's press office, reiterating their commitment to a diplomatic solution in Ukraine that safeguards Ukraine and Europe's vital security interests. If Russia does not agree to a ceasefire in U.S. talks, the "Like-Minded Coalition" suggests intensifying sanctions and other economic measures to pressure Russia's military economy.
The "Like-Minded Coalition" believes that a diplomatic solution in Ukraine must be reached, and they emphasized four points to President Trump during the meeting. The coalition is prepared to play an active role in plans to deploy deterrent forces post-conflict in Ukraine and is ready to actively participate in post-conflict security measures in Ukraine.
The joint statement was reported by the news site, and the specific points emphasized by the "Like-Minded Coalition" were not detailed in the provided paragraph. The virtual meeting included Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump. Russia cannot veto Ukraine's path to the EU and NATO.
Overall, the Like-Minded Coalition underlines a coordinated approach combining active diplomacy, economic pressure on Russia, direct Ukrainian participation, and concrete security assurances with U.S. and European collaboration as essential pillars toward an achievable and just peace in Ukraine.
- The ongoing war-and-conflicts in Ukraine are being addressed by a coalition of world leaders through diplomatic meetings, ceasefire discussions, and ensuring the general news that Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity are protected.
- The coalition's initiatives in tackling the Ukraine crisis encompass diplomatic negotiations, strengthening sanctions against Russia, and supporting Ukraine in its military sovereignty and partnerships with third countries to ensure lasting peace.
