In a significant united statement released on October 21, 2025, global leaders including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and others, affirmed their collective commitment to achieving a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. The statement underscored a strong endorsement of President Donald Trump’s call for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Ukraine, proposing that current conflict lines should serve as the basis for forthcoming negotiations. This unified stance comes amid ongoing tensions and conflicts in the region, emphasizing that any changes to international borders through force are unacceptable. Highlighting Russia’s repeated delays and provocations, the leaders criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin’s preference for violence, which undermines peace efforts. They stressed the necessity for Ukraine to maintain a robust position throughout any ceasefire negotiations and beyond. Additionally, plans are underway to leverage Russia’s immobilized sovereign assets to bolster Ukraine’s resources, ensuring the country is well-equipped to sustain peace efforts. The leaders have scheduled further discussions in the upcoming European Council and Coalition of the Willing meetings, aiming to enhance support for Ukraine and develop strategies to intensify pressure on Russia’s economy and defense sectors. These meetings are pivotal in shaping the international response and support mechanisms for Ukraine during this critical period. Post navigation EU Parliament’s Packed Agenda EU Overhauls Driving Regulations