EU pledges continued support for Ukraine on Independence Day
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European Council President António Costa pledged continued EU support for Ukraine "as long as it takes" in a statement marking Ukraine's Independence Day on August 24. He said the EU will maintain sanctions pressure on Russia until Moscow stops hostilities and shows genuine commitment to peace. Costa is set to attend the "coalition of the willing" meeting in Kyiv on August 24.
Key Facts
- European Council President António Costa said the EU will support Ukraine "as long as it takes" during war, peace talks, and reconstruction.
- Costa stated that Ukraine's future in the EU is the best guarantee of security and long-term democratic stability for both Ukraine and Europe.
- The EU is ready to continue and intensify sanctions pressure on Russia until Moscow stops hostilities and shows genuine commitment to peace.
- Costa will personally attend the "coalition of the willing" meeting in Kyiv on August 24.
- UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will arrive in Kyiv for his first foreign trip since taking office and will co-chair the meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky.
EU Support Pledge
European Council President António Costa issued a statement on August 24 marking Ukraine's Independence Day, pledging continued EU support "as long as it takes." He said the EU will provide support "in the amount necessary and for as long as it is required — during the war, during peace negotiations, and during reconstruction." Costa added that Ukraine's future in the European Union is the best guarantee of security and long-term democratic stability for both Ukraine and Europe as a whole.
Sanctions Pressure on Russia
Costa said the EU is ready to continue and, if necessary, intensify sanctions pressure on Russia. He stated that pressure will be maintained until Moscow stops military actions, demonstrates a serious commitment to peace, and moves from the battlefield to the negotiating table.
Kyiv Coalition Meeting
Costa is scheduled to personally attend the "coalition of the willing" meeting in Kyiv on August 24. UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will arrive in Kyiv for his first foreign trip since taking office and will co-chair the meeting. Burnham plans to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during the visit. Other world leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron, will participate either in person or via video conference.
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EU pledges continued support for Ukraine on Independence Day
