Romanian president renews commitment to Ukraine, plans an autumn trip to Kyiv in conversation with Zelensky.
Romanian President Nicușor Dan has publicly expressed his support for US President Donald Trump's efforts to find a solution to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. In a series of meetings and conversations, Dan emphasised the need for a just, lasting, and sustainable peace agreement that respects Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
During a high-level visit to Kyiv on August 7, Dan held discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The Romanian leader reaffirmed Romania's commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and a sustainable peace process that links regional security in the Black Sea and Europe as a whole.
In a joint declaration, Dan and other European leaders reiterated that peace cannot be built without Ukraine's involvement and its people freely deciding their future. Dan also stressed the importance of coordination among European and transatlantic partners, ongoing sanctions against Russia until peace is achieved, and securing strong security guarantees for Ukraine.
Dan has been vocal about the need for Ukraine's direct participation in any peace talks, stating that peace must be reached with Ukraine at the negotiation table. He has also pledged Romania's continued support for a secure, stable, and democratic region, alongside European and transatlantic partners.
In a phone conversation with Zelensky on August 12, Dan reaffirmed Romania's support for Ukraine's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity. Zelensky thanked Dan for his support and emphasised that a ceasefire is the first step towards a just peace.
Looking forward, Dan has accepted Zelensky's invitation to visit Kyiv this autumn. The Ukrainian president expressed his eagerness to welcome Dan and is hopeful that economic sanctions will be applied if Russia continues its attacks, compelling it to halt.
In summary, Nicușor Dan endorses Trump's peace initiative but insists the solution must be fair and sustainable, anchored on Ukraine's direct participation, respect for its sovereignty, and backed by strong European and US cooperation. Romania stands with Ukraine in its pursuit of a just peace for the people of Ukraine.
[1] Joint European declaration reaffirming support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. [2] Discussions regarding a potential trilateral meeting between the US, Ukraine, and Russia. [3] Emphasis on the need for a comprehensive and lasting peace to end Russia's daily attacks in Ukraine. [4] Affirmation of Romania's support for the immediate return of abducted Ukrainian children. [5] Acceptance of Zelensky's invitation to visit Kyiv.
- The ongoing war-and-conflicts in Ukraine necessitate policy-and-legislation that ensures a comprehensive and lasting peace, with Ukraine's direct involvement at the negotiation table, as emphasized by Romanian President Nicușor Dan.
- The politics surrounding Ukraine's future involve strong European and US cooperation, as Romania stands with Ukraine in its pursuit of a just peace, advocating for coordination among partners, ongoing sanctions against Russia, and securing strong security guarantees, as reported in the general-news.
