European leaders in London to develop more specific security guarantees for Ukraine – Mathernová

EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarína Mathernová stated this in an interview with Ukrinform.

"When you are asking about the defense of Ukraine, tomorrow is an important key meeting in London, called by Prime Minister Starmer, who was in the White House earlier this week. The meeting is dedicated to developing more concrete contours of how Europe would be in a position to provide security guarantees to Ukraine," she said.

Mathernová added that support for Ukraine, increased security spending in Europe, and the continent’s overall situation will be key topics at the extraordinary European Council on March 6.

The EU ambassador also assured that everyone in Europe recognizes who the aggressor is and who the victim is, emphasizing that real security guarantees are essential for lasting peace.

"And I believe these meetings, both in London and in Brussels, will be key steps in getting there," the Ambassador expressed hope.

As reported by Ukrinform, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and over ten European leaders to London on Sunday, March 2, to discuss security guarantees that countries may offer Kyiv in case of a ceasefire with Russia.

The invitation was extended to leaders from Germany, Denmark, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Turkey, Finland, Sweden, the Czech Republic, and Romania. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and European Council President António Costa are also expected to attend.

Additionally, EU leaders will hold an extraordinary meeting on March 6 to discuss aid to Ukraine and strengthening European security.