Russian aggression should not be met with rewards, as pointed out by prominent European parliamentarians during their Alaska gathering.
European Leaders Unite to Uphold Ukraine's Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity
In a significant move, the heads of parliamentary foreign affairs committees from 27 European countries and the European Parliament have issued a joint statement, emphasising the need to protect Ukraine's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and adherence to the principles of the UN Charter in any ceasefire agreement related to the ongoing EU-Russia-Ukraine War.
The statement, issued around 12 August 2025, underscores the importance of ensuring that the Ukrainian people are fully involved in decisions affecting their country. The signatories, which include Ukraine, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, the Czech Republic, Moldova, United Kingdom, Finland, Luxembourg, Bulgaria, Iceland, Norway, Austria, Belgium, Sweden, France, Germany, Italy, Ireland, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the head of the European Parliament's foreign affairs committee, call for continued united political, economic, military, and humanitarian support to Ukraine until a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace consistent with international law is secured.
The joint statement urges leaders of the democratic world to pursue a ceasefire that serves freedom-loving peoples and warns against Russia exploiting negotiations to avoid an unconditional ceasefire or push for sanction relief without genuine compromise. The fundamental principle, as stated in the document, is "Nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine."
The statement also insists that Russia should face no rewards or territorial gains from its aggression, with Moscow being cautioned that it might use talks as a pretext to delay a real ceasefire. French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian believes that talks between US and Russian leaders, scheduled for Friday in Alaska, should lead to a ceasefire in Ukraine.
The agreements reached in Alaska on or after August 15, 2025, are expected to confirm the sovereignty of Ukraine and its territorial integrity, preventing Russia from gaining territories. European states are encouraged to participate in the negotiations to minimise the risks to European security posed by Russia's aggression against Ukraine.
The joint parliamentary leadership stresses unity, resolve, and fidelity to universal rights, emphasising that freedom and security depend on resisting Russia’s aggression without concessions that undermine Ukraine’s independence or territorial integrity.
[1] Joint Statement on Ukraine: Protecting Sovereignty, Territorial Integrity, and Universal Rights [2] MEPs Declare Peace Negotiations Must Precede an Unconditional Ceasefire [3] European Parliament Calls for a Ceasefire that Serves the Interests of Freedom [4] European Parliament: Peace Negotiations Must be Preceded by an Unconditional Ceasefire [5] European Union and Like-Minded Countries Stand United in Support of Ukraine
This article does not mention any new agreements or principles regarding the sovereignty of Ukraine or its territorial integrity, as outlined in the given bullet points.
The article referred to in the bullet points, "A Meeting with Many Unknowns: Why Donald Trump Agreed to a Summit with Putin," is not included in this article.
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