US, Europeans say share security commitment at Ukraine talks
The US and European negotiators also insisted that Ukraine's territorial integrity must be respected on the sidelines of talks to halt Russia's war.
US and European negotiators emphasized their shared commitment to a robust post-war European security framework, insisting that Ukraine's territorial integrity must be respected during talks with Russia to end the conflict. Representatives from the EU, NATO, and several European powers met with US and Ukrainian teams in Abu Dhabi to discuss how to establish strong mechanisms for managing risk and preventing further escalation.
The negotiators reaffirmed their commitment to a strong NATO as the cornerstone of Euro-Atlantic collective defense and stressed that any future arrangements must uphold Ukraine's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independent decision-making. They also highlighted the necessity of providing Ukraine with credible security guarantees to ensure long-term stability.
The participants recognized that addressing post-war security concerns and reducing the risk of conflict were essential elements in reaching a negotiated settlement. European allies have consistently rejected Russia's proposal to alter Europe's security arrangements, which emerged before Russia initiated its attack on Ukraine in 2022.
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