European Union member states plan to adopt a communiqué at the upcoming EU security summit on 6 March, asserting that no discussions on European security can take place without Europe’s involvement.
The document, which has been seen in draft form by Suspilne, underlines the EU’s commitment to shaping the framework for any potential peace negotiations aimed at ending the war between Russia and Ukraine and ensuring strong security guarantees for Ukraine.
According to the draft communiqué, EU nations will set out their stance on possible peace talks, highlighting the necessity of EU participation in any discussions that concern European security. Additionally, the document emphasises the requirement for robust and reliable security guarantees for Ukraine in any agreement that may emerge from negotiations.
The document emphasises several key principles:
- No negotiations concerning Ukraine can take place without Ukraine’s participation.
- No discussions on European security should occur without Europe’s direct involvement.
- The security of Ukraine and Europe is interconnected.
- A ceasefire can only be part of a comprehensive peace agreement.
- Any such agreement must be accompanied by strong and reliable security guarantees for Ukraine.
The communiqué states that achieving “peace through strength” requires Ukraine to be in the strongest possible position before, during, and after negotiations. To this end, the EU reaffirms its commitment—coordinated with like-minded partners—to providing Ukraine with enhanced political, financial, economic, humanitarian, military, and diplomatic support.
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Sources indicate that the EU is also evaluating the appointment of a special representative to participate in potential peace negotiations. This move reflects the bloc’s insistence on having a direct role in shaping any agreement that affects European security and ensuring that Ukraine’s security interests are safeguarded.
Peace Negotiations and International Engagement
Discussions on a possible resolution to the conflict have been intensifying. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated in early February that he was prepared to engage in direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin if no other path to peace remained. He emphasised that any negotiations must include Ukraine, Russia, the United States, and the EU.
The EU’s emergency security summit on 6 March is expected to reinforce Europe’s determination to remain a key actor in shaping the future security landscape of the continent, ensuring that any settlement aligns with its strategic interests and those of Ukraine. Furthermore, it will seek to establish a framework for concrete security guarantees to prevent future threats to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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