Following the online meeting, Sikorski said pressure must be applied to the aggressor, not Ukraine.

European Council President António Costa stated that if there is no ceasefire deal, the EU and US should increase pressure on Russia, and Ukraine’s sovereign right to set its own peace terms must be respected, with Europe ready to contribute to security guarantees.

Finnish President Alexander Stubb noted a strong consensus among coalition countries to keep supporting Ukraine, adding that Europe and the US are strengthening their joint position and will continue tomorrow in Washington.

Czech PM Petr Fiala said the immediate priority is to stop the killing, and that clear security guarantees from the US and Europe are essential for further talks.

French President Macron said after the meeting that Putin does not want peace but wants Ukraine to capitulate, and any deal reducing Ukraine’s army would be doomed to fail. He stressed Russia has never kept its promises on peace, and if Europe is weak, it must prepare for future conflicts. Macron added that no territorial talks on Ukraine can happen without Ukraine’s voice, and tomorrow’s talks with Trump aim to show a united front between Ukraine and its European allies. He called for a strong, free Europe that takes responsibility for its own decisions.
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