Europe presents security guarantees plan for Ukraine

European leaders have unveiled a security guarantees plan for Ukraine. It includes։

Continued military support for Ukraine

Ukraine's Armed Forces should remain at a level of up to 800,000 troops in peacetime to deter aggression and defend the country's territory.

A European-led "multinational force Ukraine"

Formed within the Coalition of the Willing with US support, the force would help restore Ukraine's capabilities, protect its airspace, and ensure maritime security, with potential operations inside Ukraine.

A ceasefire monitoring mechanism

US-led monitoring with international participation to provide early warning of attacks, record violations, and respond to them.

Legally binding security guarantees

In the event of a future attack, these would require a response using military, intelligence, economic, and diplomatic means.

Investment in Ukraine's recovery

Funding for reconstruction, trade agreements, and compensation for damage caused by Russia. Russian assets in the EU would remain frozen.

Support for Ukraine's EU accession

The leaders pledged firm support for Ukraine's accession to the European Union.

The joint statement outlining the plan was signed by:

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, President of the European Council António Costa, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.