Finnish President urges Europe to create joint plan for peace talks on Ukraine
Photo: Alexander Stubb, President of Finland (Vitalii Nosach, RBC-Ukraine)
European countries must develop a clear plan for Europe’s participation in negotiations to resolve the war in Ukraine, stated Finnish President Alexander Stubb during a meeting with the media following the Support Ukraine plenary session.
Stubb proposed a three-phase structure: before negotiations, during the ceasefire, and after achieving peace.
He stated that at the current stage, the focus should be on increasing pressure on Russia and supporting Ukraine, including discussions on possible security agreements.
According to him, he is currently disappointed by debates regarding the deployment of peacekeepers to Ukraine, as he believes the country already possesses the strongest resources on the ground.
Stubb explained that the second phase should begin with a ceasefire, during which the format of negotiations and guarantees of their reliability must be determined. The third phase would involve reaching a peace agreement, which would include territorial issues, compensation, and restoring justice.
He stressed that Europe must unite and act collectively, emphasizing that a structured plan is necessary for the United States. Without presenting such a plan to Washington, Europe risks being excluded from negotiations. He also noted that talks are currently happening without European involvement and without any clear plans or strategies.
Negotiations between the United States and Russia
Last week, the US and Russian delegations met in Saudi Arabia. Subsequently, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he was convinced that Russia is ready to begin a serious process to determine how to end the war.
According to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Kyiv does not recognize the results of the talks in Riyadh.
According to The Times, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron plan to deliver a unified message on Ukraine during a meeting with US President Donald Trump.
