EU, US, NATO united for “just and lasting peace” in Ukraine, European Commission head says

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced a renewed and unified stance between Europe, the United States, and NATO in support of Ukraine, underscoring the joint commitment to achieving a "just and lasting peace."

"Together with Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and other European leaders, we had a very good call. We exchanged views on the upcoming bilateral meeting in Alaska," von der Leyen wrote in a post shared on her official account on the social media platform X,  Caliber.Az reports, citing Ukrainian media.

The high-level coordination comes ahead of the anticipated August 15 meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. The summit has drawn scrutiny due to the absence of Ukrainian representation, prompting concern among European allies about the implications for regional and Ukrainian security.

Von der Leyen stressed the transatlantic alliance's ongoing commitment to supporting Ukraine:

"Today Europe, the US and NATO have strengthened the common ground for Ukraine. We will remain in close coordination. Nobody wants peace more than us, a just and lasting peace."

French President Emmanuel Macron also weighed in following his own consultations with both Zelenskyy and Trump, noting the US interest in securing a ceasefire. Macron emphasized the necessity of Ukrainian participation in all related discussions, saying that “all issues regarding Ukraine should be discussed with Ukraine.”

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz echoed this sentiment, stating that European leaders conveyed a unified message to President Trump during their video summit that the meeting in Alaska should address fundamental Ukrainian and European security interests.

By Vafa Guliyeva