Trump urged to safeguard Ukraine and Europe's crucial interests, as per the EU
Headline: European Leaders and UK Urge US to Safeguard Ukraine's Sovereignty in Russia-Ukraine Conflict
In a significant move, high-level diplomatic engagements have been underway to coordinate peace talks and ensure inclusive negotiations in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. The meetings, which took place in the UK, were attended by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, leaders from EU countries such as France, Italy, Germany, Poland, the UK (Rishi Sunak), and Finland, as well as US President Donald Trump.
The joint declaration published on August 10 highlighted the shared interest among these leaders in maintaining Ukraine’s sovereignty and stabilizing European security. The declaration emphasised the importance of the US playing a constructive role in the peace processes.
The leaders called on President Trump to safeguard the vital interests of Ukraine and Europe in his talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. They stated that any peace deal must involve Ukraine directly, reflecting assurances given to both Ukrainian and European leaders that there would be no land swap or cease-fire agreements without Ukraine's presence in the negotiations.
Europe and Ukraine insist that the US should be part of any document aiming to resolve the Ukrainian conflict. They also demand security guarantees from the US within the framework of any future settlement agreement. Europe and Ukraine are ready to closely cooperate with the US and Ukraine to achieve a settlement that protects the vital security interests of European states.
The joint declaration does not specify the exact nature of the vital interests or the specific steps that should be taken to safeguard them. However, it is clear that the vital interests include robust and reliable security guarantees that would enable Ukraine to effectively defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The leaders also agreed that constructive talks can only take place under conditions of a ceasefire or reduction in hostilities. However, the joint declaration does not provide details about the conditions under which the ceasefire or reduction in hostilities should be implemented.
Europe's allies in Kyiv have also demanded that the US keep the door open for Ukraine's membership in NATO, even if it's not currently feasible. This underscores the strong commitment of Europe and the UK to supporting Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
In conclusion, these high-level meetings and the insistence on Ukraine’s involvement in the peace process demonstrate ongoing efforts to engage the US diplomatically to protect European and Ukrainian interests in the Russia conflict. The push for trilateral talks—including Ukraine—is intended to uphold the vital interests of Ukraine and Europe by preventing outcomes that could undermine territorial integrity or regional stability.
The leaders from Europe and the UK, including President Rishi Sunak, have urged President Trump to play a constructive role in the peace processes regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with a focus on safeguarding Ukraine's sovereignty. Moreover, they have called for the US to be part of any document aiming to resolve the Ukrainian conflict, emphasizing the need for security guarantees to protect Ukraine's vital interests.
