António Costa Outlines European Priorities and Principles for Peace in Ukraine
The President of the European Council identified key conditions for ending the conflict and emphasized the importance of a unified European stance in negotiations.
Photo: Інтерфакс-Україна: загальні
Key points
- Ceasefire and restored navigation are top priorities
- Peace must be based on Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty
- The EU will act as a unified team alongside NATO and international partners
During the European Political Community summit in Dublin, European Council President António Costa outlined Europe's strategic priorities for achieving peace in Ukraine. He identified the immediate goals as achieving a ceasefire, restoring safe navigation in the Black Sea, and creating the necessary conditions for a peace agreement.
Costa stressed that any lasting peace must be rooted in the fundamental principles of international law, including Ukraine's sovereignty, the inviolability of borders, and the right of nations to choose their own alliances. The European leader noted that Russia continues to focus on escalation rather than demonstrating a commitment to constructive dialogue.
Regarding EU representation in future negotiations, Costa emphasized the importance of teamwork. Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin supported this view, adding that Europe must speak with a single, coherent voice while involving international partners, such as the UK and Canada, in the diplomatic process.
Source Інтерфакс-Україна: загальні — interfax.com.ua/news/general/1235757.html ↗
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