The leaders of the European Union issued a joint statement on the outcomes of the meeting between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump in Alaska.
Europe continues to increase sanctions pressure on Moscow.
Kyiv must receive "ironclad security guarantees" and make independent decisions regarding its territory.
Russia should not hinder Ukraine's integration with the European Union and NATO; restrictions on Ukraine's armed forces are also unacceptable.
European politicians are ready to prepare for a trilateral summit involving Moscow, Washington, and Kyiv with the White House leader and Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
They praised Trump's efforts to achieve peace.
This statement was prepared by the leadership of France, Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom, Finland, Poland, Portugal, and the European Commission.
