November 24, 2025, 2:11 p.mNovember 24, 2025, 2:11 p.m
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has described the Geneva negotiation result on the US plan to end Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine as a solid basis for further progress.
Ursula von der Leyen has been President of the EU Commission since 2019. Image: keystone
Efficient and coordinated European engagement as well as a strong European presence in Geneva have made it possible to make good progress, she said after talks with European heads of state and government on the sidelines of an EU-Africa summit in Angola. We must remain united and continue to focus on the well-being of Ukraine.
“It’s about the security of our entire continent, now and in the future,” emphasized von der Leyen. The central point for the negotiations is that the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine must be respected. Only Ukraine can make decisions about its armed forces.
Von der Leyen announced that there would be talks this Tuesday within the so-called Coalition of the Willing. In addition to EU states such as Germany and France, the Ukraine support group also includes non-EU countries such as Great Britain and Norway.
EU Council President speaks of new momentum
EU Council President António Costa made similar comments. He said there was now new momentum in the peace negotiations. Some issues still need to be resolved, but the direction is positive.
António Costa, the President of the European Council.Image: keystone
It is now also clear that the issues that directly affect the European Union require the full participation and decision of the European Union. As examples, he cited the EU sanctions against Russia and the Russian Central Bank’s handling of assets held in the EU. Costa called on the EU states, like von der Leyen, to stand together in the negotiation process. (sda/dpa)
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