EU to actively discuss security guarantees for Ukraine in coming weeks - von der Leyen

The European Union and its member states will actively discuss possible future security guarantees for Ukraine in the coming weeks to support the implementation of the Ukrainian Peace Formula, each of its 10 points being in line with the UN Charter.

The relevant statement was made by the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen today in Brussels during a press conference following the second day of the EU Summit, answering a question from an Ukrinform correspondent about the European vision of the Peace Summit proposed by Ukraine and possible modalities for security guarantees that could be provided to Ukraine by international partners. 

"The security guarantees will be discussed intensively in the next weeks to come with around the NATO Summit in Vilnius. I think very important is also as a supporting element for developing security guarantees that Ukraine is impressively engaging in reforms to strengthen the country, to fight corruption, to have a clear program to anti-money laundering, to have a sound strong judicial system. And as the Commission is following up with the Ukrainian government, on the development of these reforms, I can witness that is speed and determination in which they deliver the reforms is impressive," Ursula von der Leyen said.

She noted that everyone wants peace, but no one wants peace more than Ukrainians, and praised President Volodymyr Zelensky's Peace Formula.

"The 10-point Peace Formula is an excellent basis or foundation to move on. Because every single point, every single word is deducted from the UN charter or UN resolutions. So broad support globally for the principles that are enshrined in this peace Formula", von der Leyen said.

"What a Peace Summit is concerned it's of course, the decision of Ukraine and the Ukrainian government, when to table it when to invite to a Peace Summit. But I just wanted to flag strong support from our side to the what the peace Formula of President Zelensky is concerned," the European Commission President added.

As reported, a two-day EU summit was held in Brussels on June 29-30. Among other issues, the EU leaders reviewed the situation in Ukraine and reaffirmed their unwavering determination to continue supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression for as long as necessary, including providing political, economic, financial, military and humanitarian assistance.