The European Parliament stresses that peace in Ukraine cannot be negotiated without the full involvement of the country's democratic leadership.

A few days before the Putin-Trump summit, the European Parliament issued a joint statement emphasizing that no peace talks in Ukraine are valid without the participation of the democratically elected leadership. They welcome efforts for a lasting peace based on international law, but insist that ignoring Ukraine's wishes will not lead to a viable solution. They also reaffirm the importance of sovereignty and territorial integrity, calling for an unconditional ceasefire and continued support for Ukraine from the European Union.