In Anchorage, President Trump opted not to push for ceasefire. Instead, Putin presented a so-called “peace proposal” that is nothing but the aggressor’s dictate: Ukraine is, for example, expected to surrender the eastern part of its territory, beyond what Putin achieved militarily. Such a “peace” is unacceptable.

The EU, by contrast, has from the very beginning spoken clearly and resolutely: peace must be based on the principles of international law – on full respect for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. No illusions, no compromises with aggressors.

Tomorrow President Zelenskyy will be accompanied in Washington by leaders of France, Germany, Italy, Great Britain, Italy, Finland and the EU.

Their joint presence in the White House is a clear signal: Europe stands with Ukraine united and determined. It will not tolerate a peace that is merely another word for capitulation. Together with the United States, we must push Putin towards a real ceasefire and then real peace – something that did not happen in Anchorage.

Ukraine can fully rely on its European partners. EU has shown a firm stance, courage, and reason. Because putting the aggressor in a position to dictate the terms of peace would mean endangering peace across all of Europe.