Ukraine Under Pressure to Negotiate as Europe Rallies Support
On the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine faces mounting pressure to negotiate with Moscow, while European leaders reaffirm their support. Notably absent from the Kiev summit was the United States, raising concerns over Washington’s commitment, CE Report quotes Agerpres
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for a "real, lasting peace" and vowed that Russia "will not win." Despite Ukraine’s resistance, Russian forces have made gains in Eastern Ukraine, increasing pressure on Kiev to consider negotiations.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump's return to the White House has unsettled European leaders. His outreach to Putin and claims that Ukraine "started" the war have fueled fears that the U.S. might push for peace on Moscow’s terms without European involvement. Russian officials, sensing an opportunity, continue to demand territorial concessions and NATO rollbacks.
At the Kiev summit, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned that Putin remains committed to Ukraine's capitulation. European nations announced new sanctions and financial aid, with the EU expediting a €3.5 billion package for Ukraine. Other countries, including Canada, Spain, and Norway, pledged financial support totaling €10 billion.
As Ukraine seeks security guarantees to prevent future aggression, European leaders prepare for a special summit on March 6 to address the ongoing conflict and reaffirm their stance against Russian aggression.
