European Commission President outlines peace conditions for Ukraine to Trump’s Envoy

During a meeting with the US Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, in Brussels, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, emphasized the EU's decisive role in ensuring Ukraine's financial stability and defense. The EU has allocated a total of 135 billion euros (approximately 145 billion dollars) - more than any other ally. This amount includes 52 billion dollars in military aid, matching the contribution of the United States.

Ursula von der Leyen outlined Europe’s plans to increase defense production and spending to strengthen both European and Ukrainian military capabilities.

The European Commission President stressed that the EU fully provides military aid to Ukraine and is ready to do even more.

"Reaffirming the EU's commitment to a just and lasting peace, the President reiterated that any resolution must respect Ukraine's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, backed by strong security guarantees," the statement said.

Ursula von der Leyen also expressed the EU's readiness to work together with the US to end the bloodshed and help ensure a just and lasting peace that Ukraine and its people rightfully deserve.

The European Commission President noted that "now is a critical moment" in the situation regarding Ukraine.

Aid to Ukraine

According to the Kiel Institute, in the last three years, Europe has allocated to Ukraine approximately 267 billion euros in aid. Of this total, about 130 billion euros (49%) were allocated for military assistance, 118 billion euros (44%) for financial support, and 19 billion euros (7%) for humanitarian aid.

Europe has clearly surpassed the US in terms of the amount of assistance provided to Ukraine. Europe has allocated 70 billion euros in financial and humanitarian assistance and 62 billion euros in military aid. The US has allocated 64 billion euros in military aid and 50 billion euros in financial and humanitarian assistance.