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Add as preferred source on Google26 EU leaders affirm Ukraine's right to decide its future, stressing a diplomatic solution protecting European interests. Hungary excluded.
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -26 European heads of state and government said in a statement that Ukrainians must have the freedom to decide their future and that a diplomatic solution must protect Ukrainian and European interests.
"Meaningful negotiations can only take place in the context of a ceasefire or reduction of hostilities," the leaders said, adding that "we share the conviction that a diplomatic solution must protect Ukraine's and Europe's vital security interests."
The statement, which was agreed late on Monday and published on Tuesday, was endorsed by leaders of all EU member countries except Hungary.
(Reporting by Lili Bayer;Editing by Sudip Kar-Gupta)
The EU leaders stated that Ukrainians must have the freedom to decide their future and emphasized the need for a diplomatic solution.
The leaders mentioned that meaningful negotiations can only occur in the context of a ceasefire or reduction of hostilities.
The statement was endorsed by all EU member countries except Hungary.
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