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Posted on December 8, 2025
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Add as preferred source on GoogleEU leaders emphasize the need for Ukraine's sovereignty and long-term security in peace talks with Russia, following a meeting with Ukraine's President and NATO's Secretary-General.
BRUSSELS, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Ukraine's sovereignty must be respected and its security guaranteed for the long term in any peace deal with Russia, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa said on Monday.
The two EU institution chiefs issued the same message in social media posts after a meeting in Brussels with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte.
"Ukraine's sovereignty must be respected. Ukraine's security must be guaranteed, in the long term, as a first line of defence for our Union," their posts read.
(Reporting by Philip Blenkinsop; Editing by Chris Reese)
Sovereignty refers to the authority of a state to govern itself or another state. It encompasses the full right and power of a governing body to make decisions without external interference.
The European Commission is the executive branch of the European Union responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, and managing the EU's day-to-day operations.
NATO, or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, is a military alliance of countries from North America and Europe established for mutual defense against aggression.
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