Peace plan: Leaders of several European states, institutions issue joint statement on Ukraine

15.12.2025 21:42

Ukrinform

Ukraine, the United States, and European partners have agreed on parameters for achieving peace in Ukraine, including security guarantees such as the development of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the possible deployment of peacekeeping forces to ensure the security of air and maritime space, monitoring of a ceasefire regime, and other measures.

That is according to a joint statement by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, French President Emmanuel Macron, Prime Ministers Keir Starmer of the United Kingdom, Mette Frederiksen of Denmark, Giorgia Meloni of Italy, Jonas Gahr Stoere of Norway, Donald Tusk of Poland, Dick Schoof of the Netherlands, and Ulf Kristersson of Sweden, as well as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa, Ukrinform reports.

The leaders agreed that ensuring the security, sovereignty, and prosperity of Ukraine was integral for wider Euro-Atlantic security. They were clear that Ukraine and its people deserved a prosperous, independent, and sovereign future, free from fear of future Russian aggression.

Both the U.S. and European leaders committed to work together to provide robust security guarantees and economic recovery support measures for Ukraine in the context of an agreement on ending the war. This would include commitments to:

Provide sustained and significant support to Ukraine to build its armed forces, which should remain at a peacetime level of 800,000 to be able to deter conflict and defend Ukraine's territory.
A European-led "multinational force Ukraine" made up from contributions from willing nations within the framework of the Coalition of the Willing and supported by the U.S. It will assist in the regeneration of Ukraine's forces, in securing Ukraine's skies, and in supporting safer seas, including through operating inside Ukraine.
A U.S.-led ceasefire monitoring and verification mechanism with international participation to provide early warning of any future attack and attribute and respond to any breaches along with a deconfliction mechanism to work on mutual deescalatory actions that can be taken to benefit all parties.
A legally binding commitment, subject to national procedures, to take measures to restore peace and security in the case of a future armed attack. These measures may include armed force, intelligence and logistical assistance, economic and diplomatic actions.
Invest in the future prosperity of Ukraine, including making major resources available for recovery and reconstruction, mutually beneficial trade agreements, and taking into account the need for Russia to compensate Ukraine for the damage caused. In this vein, Russian sovereign assets in the European Union have been immobilized.
Strongly support Ukraine's accession to the European Union.

The leaders were clear that as in any deal, nothing is agreed until everything is agreed and that all parties must work intensively towards a solution that could assure a lasting end to the fighting. They were also clear that any deal should protect the long-term security and unity of the Euro-Atlantic and the role of NATO in providing robust deterrence. They stated that any elements affecting the EU and NATO will be discussed among EU and NATO members respectively.

The statement notes that it is now incumbent upon Russia to show willingness to work towards a lasting peace by agreeing to President Trump's peace plan and to demonstrate their commitment to end the fighting by agreeing to a ceasefire.

Leaders agreed to continue to increase pressure on Russia to bring Moscow to negotiate in earnest.

They all committed to work on rapid further progress in the coming days and weeks to jointly conclude and endorse an agreement for a lasting peace. They reaffirmed their strong support for President Zelensky and the people of Ukraine in their fight against Russia's illegal invasion and in delivering a just and lasting peace.

Heads of state and government welcomed significant progress on President Trump's efforts to secure a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. They also welcomed the close work between President Zelensky's and President Trump's teams as well as European teams over the recent days and weeks. They agreed to work together with President Trump and President Zelensky to get to a lasting peace which preserves Ukrainian sovereignty and European security. Leaders appreciated the strong convergence between the United States, Ukraine and Europe.

This statement remains open for other countries to join.