European leaders supported the agreement reached between Ukraine and the United States in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa, presidents of the European Commission and the European Council respectively, highlighted that the European Union is ready to play a key role in the upcoming international negotiations.
Emmanuel Macron, president of France, emphasized that "the ball is now in Russia's court" and reaffirmed his country's and its allies' commitment to a solid and sustainable peace. From Poland, Prime Minister Donald Tusk praised the agreement as an important step toward peace and asserted that Europe is ready to contribute to a fair and lasting solution.
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda highlighted the positive outcomes of the talks and Ukraine's readiness to seek stable peace. The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, noted that the agreement represents an important step toward the lasting peace desired by all.
The 30-day ceasefire established in the conflict with Russia was received as a significant advancement toward peace in the region. European leaders urged the Kremlin to accept the proposal and move toward a definitive solution to the conflict. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer praised the agreement as a remarkable breakthrough and congratulated Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky for their achievement in the negotiations.
European leaders expressed their optimism about the agreement and await Russia's response to continue moving toward broad and lasting peace in Ukraine. European leaders are committed to ensuring that Ukraine has the necessary security guarantees for its future.
