Group 1 - The European Union and several European leaders issued a joint statement to prepare for a trilateral meeting involving the U.S., Ukraine, and Russia, emphasizing the need for strong security guarantees for Ukraine to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity [2][5] - The statement highlighted that Ukraine should have the autonomy to decide its territorial issues and that international borders should not be changed by force, with Europe committed to supporting Ukraine until a just and lasting peace is achieved [2][5] - The EU is prepared to continue applying pressure on Russia through sanctions and economic measures as long as the conflict persists, aiming to weaken Russia's war economy [2][5] Group 2 - U.S. President Trump and Russian President Putin held a constructive meeting in Alaska, lasting about three hours, but no agreements were reached regarding a ceasefire in Ukraine [3][10] - Trump indicated that a direct peace agreement, rather than just a ceasefire, is the best way to end the conflict, and he announced that Ukrainian President Zelensky would visit the U.S. on August 18 to discuss all details related to ending the conflict [5][6] - Zelensky expressed the importance of European involvement in every stage of ending the conflict and emphasized the need for reliable security guarantees for Ukraine from both Europe and the U.S. [6][12] Group 3 - The ongoing conflict was highlighted by reports of continued fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces, with Russia claiming control over several locations in the Donetsk region and Ukraine conducting strikes on Russian military targets [10][12] - The Russian government stated that the responsibility for achieving results in negotiations to stop military actions lies with Ukraine and Europe, indicating a shift in the dynamics of the negotiation process [12][13]
欧盟及欧洲多国联合声明:将推进筹备乌美俄三方会晤!特朗普、泽连斯基发声!
Zheng Quan Shi Bao·2025-08-16 14:21