On Saturday, 22 November, the European Commission released a statement from EU leaders praising Trump’s 28‑point peace plan for Ukraine and urging more work to be done.
Statement Highlights
EU leaders welcomed the U.S. effort to bring peace to Ukraine, calling the draft plan an important first step toward a fair and lasting settlement. They stressed that further development and implementation are necessary to solidify that foundation.
The statement reaffirmed the commitment to keep borders unchanged by force and highlighted the need to avoid limiting Ukraine’s armed forces, which could expose the country to renewed attacks.
Key EU Concerns
Provisions limiting Ukraine’s military presence were identified as a potential threat to the country’s defense capabilities and to the durability of any peace agreement.
International Leadership Signatures
The statement was approved by European Council President António Costa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, UK Prime Minister Keira Starmer, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, Dutch Prime Minister Dicka Schoof, Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
EU‑NATO Implementation
Implementation of EU and NATO-related elements would require consent from relevant EU members and NATO allies, underscoring the multilateral nature of the peace process.
Ongoing Cooperation
EU officials reiterated their readiness to engage in close cooperation with Ukraine and the United States in the coming days to ensure the long‑term stability of the region.