The EU is ready to work together with the US to «achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine»

Keith Kellogg meets with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels. Photo: Reuters

On Tuesday, 18 February, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with US Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg.

This was reported by the press service of the European Commission

Ursula von der Leyen noted that the EU has allocated 135 billion euros (approximately $145 billion) — more than any other ally. This includes $52 billion in military aid, which matches the US contribution.

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She also expressed the EU's readiness to work side by side with the US to «end the bloodshed and help secure the just and lasting peace that Ukraine and its people rightfully deserve». The President made it clear that this is a critical moment.

Von der Leyen reaffirmed the EU's commitment to a just and lasting peace and stressed that any solution must respect Ukraine's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, backed by credible security guarantees.

In addition, the President of the European Commission spoke about Europe's plans to increase production and defence spending, which will strengthen the military capabilities of both Europe and Ukraine.

Earlier, the foreign ministers of France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Poland, Germany, the European Union and Ukraine issued a joint statement on the need for their participation in further negotiations on the Russian-Ukrainian war.

As a reminder, on 18 February, representatives of the United States and Russia are meeting in Riyadh to discuss the war in Ukraine. The Ukrainian side will not be represented at this meeting.