Press statement by President António Costa following the coordination meetings on Ukraine between European Union leaders, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump
European Council / Council of the European Union
European Council
Statements and remarks
13 August 2025 17:35
First of all, I would like to thank President Macron for welcoming me here today during my holidays in France[, to change my clothes] for this very important working meeting with President Trump.
We are here to work hand in hand towards a common goal, namely achieving a ceasefire and a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.
President Macron has already summarised the outcome of this meeting very well. President Trump shared three very important objectives with us.
First of all, a ceasefire. Secondly, the principle that only Ukraine can negotiate matters concerning Ukraine, and lastly, the United States' willingness to work together with Europe to strengthen the security situation once we achieve a just and lasting peace for Ukraine.
I would like to express my best wishes for the success of Friday's meeting between President Putin and President Trump to secure a ceasefire and pave the way for peace in Ukraine.
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