Joint Leaders' Statement on Peace for Ukraine: “United for a Just and Lasting Peace.”

Major world leaders have signed a Joint Declaration on Peace for Ukraine, reiterating their support for the Ukrainian people and the will to build a just and lasting peace.

The document was signed by the President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, from French President Emmanuel Macron, From Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, from Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, From President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, from Portuguese President António Costa, from Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, from Finnish President Alexander Stubb and from Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.

United for a just and lasting peace

The leaders expressed the firm will to support Ukraine, emphasizing how the Ukrainian people deserve a stable and lasting peace, achieved in compliance with the national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The statement reiterates support for the President's position Donald Trump, according to which i fighting must stop immediately and the current contact line must be the starting point for the peace negotiations.

All signatories reaffirmed their commitment to the principle that the international borders cannot be changed by force.

Condemnation of Russian tactics and support for Ukraine

The statement denounces the Russia's delaying tactics, considered further proof that Ukraine is the only party seriously committed to peace.

Leaders emphasize that Vladimir Putin continues to choose violence and destruction, distancing the prospect of a negotiated solution.

For this reason, the need to put Ukraine on the map is reiterated. in the strongest possible position, before, during and after any ceasefire.

The importance of is also underlined increase economic pressure on Russia, particularly in the industrial and military sectors, until it is ready for a real path to peace.

Leaders announced the development of new measures to utilize frozen Russian sovereign assets, so as to provide Kiev with the resources needed for reconstruction and defense.

The declaration concludes with the commitment to continue the dialogue in the next meetings: the heads of state and government will meet in the next few days at European Council and in the format of the Coalition of Volunteers to define further actions to support Ukraine.