Any peace agreements must respect Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, - European Commission said following meeting in Abu Dhabi
Participants in the meeting in Abu Dhabi—delegates from Ukraine, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the EU, and NATO—emphasized that the key conditions of any peace agreement must be the indisputability of sovereignty, the integrity of borders, Ukraine’s autonomy in decision-making, and effective security guarantees.
This is stated in the European Commission’s statement regarding today’s meeting, as reported by Censor.NET with reference to Ukrinform.
"Ahead of the upcoming trilateral discussions involving Russia, representatives of European partners, Ukraine, and the United States met to continue closely coordinating efforts aimed at ending the war in Ukraine and creating the conditions for lasting peace, in particular by supporting effective security guarantees as an integral part of any settlement," the statement reads.
It is emphasized that the discussions took place in a spirit of cooperation among European partners, Ukraine, and the United States, reflecting their shared goals, ongoing consultations, and commitment to Euro-Atlantic security.
Key conditions for a settlement
"The participants emphasized that any future agreements must respect Ukraine's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence in decision-making, as well as provide reliable security guarantees for Ukraine," the European Commission stated, adding that the common goal is to develop a practical and complementary security framework that will strengthen Ukraine’s long-term security and build the trust necessary to achieve a negotiated settlement.
The European Commission reported that, in addition to the main issue—achieving lasting peace—the use of existing European institutions and agreements in the field of security following the end of the war in Ukraine was also discussed.
The participants also recognized the importance of addressing security issues in the post-war period and reducing the risks of conflict.
Strengthening Euro-Atlantic security and preventing escalation
"They discussed ways to establish effective mechanisms for risk management and preventing dangerous escalation," the statement said. "The participants reaffirmed their shared commitment to building a robust post-war European security architecture and related agreements, and clearly stated that a strong NATO alliance will remain a key element of collective defense in the Euro-Atlantic area."
It is noted that European partners, Ukraine, and the United States will continue to cooperate closely throughout the negotiation process, "with the shared goal of moving toward broader multilateral discussions involving European partners to achieve a comprehensive and lasting peace."
