EU lays out bloc's key elements for a lasting peace in Ukraine
EU Commission President says Ukraine has a “right to choose its destiny” as Europe seeks to buy time for Kyiv to negotiate a better settlement to the war. Von der Leyen says there cannot be limitations on the Ukrainian army and Europe must be at the table. US is pushing for a quick deal this week.
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00:00In a statement, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Ukraine must have the freedom and sovereign right to choose its own destiny.
00:11The message comes as Ukrainian, EU and top US officials are meeting in Geneva on Sunday to discuss Ukraine's peace plan.
00:20As von der Leyen announced, the three elements the bloc has agreed upon to ensure a lasting peace and Ukraine's sovereignty.
00:30Borders cannot be changed by force.
00:33Second, as a sovereign nation, there cannot be limitations on Ukraine's armed forces that would leave the country vulnerable to future attack and thereby also undermining European security.
00:46Third, the centrality of the European Union in securing peace for Ukraine must be fully reflected.
00:53On Saturday, Western allies worked to revise the US peace plan, which they believe leans too much in Moscow's favour.
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