Potential ceasefire must be based on credible security guarantees – London leaders' summit results

The Office of the President reported this, as reported by Ukrinform.

The summit on Ukraine in London is attended by 18 heads of state and government, as well as leaders of international organizations.

The discussion was attended by: President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer, President of France Emmanuel Macron, Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz, Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen, Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister of the Netherlands Dick Schoof, Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre, Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk, Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Petr Fiala, Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Council António Costa, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Acting President of Romania Ilie Boian and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey Hakan Fidan.

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The leaders discussed further financial support for Ukraine's defence industry, including investment in local arms production, as well as increased funding for the ERA defence sector.

Sanctions against Russia, including the freezing of Russian assets, will remain in place until sustainable peace is achieved.

Moreover, there is a clear consensus that credible security guarantees should underpin any potential ceasefire. In particular, the possibility of using the North Atlantic Treaty mechanisms as one of the security guarantees and to strengthen the Ukrainian armed forces is being considered.

The ceasefire process must begin with the exchange of prisoners and the return of children. This would be a step that would demonstrate Russia's sincere desire for peace.

The leaders also discussed the importance of the US role in providing sufficient support and partnership to end the conflict and maintain transatlantic unity.

Work on a concrete plan based on proposals from France and Great Britain will continue.

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The next meeting of EU leaders will take place soon, where a new enhanced defense plan for Era will be presented.

As reported by Ukrinform, on March 2, a meeting of the leaders of partner countries in support of Ukraine was held in London, with representatives from Germany, Denmark, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Panama, Spain, Canada, Finland, Sweden, the Czech Republic and Romania participating. Also present were the Turkish Foreign Minister, the NATO Secretary General, the Presidents of the European Commission and the European Council.