The institutions of the European Union and five countries represented Europe in the peace negotiations in Ukraine.
Xinhua News Agency, Dublin, November 13 (reporters Zhang Zhaoqing and Zhao Jiasong) European Council President Costa said in Dublin, the capital of Ireland, on the 13th that the leaders of the Union agreed on the same day to establish a European delegation consisting of the institutions of the European Union and members of the "coalition of the will" of Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Poland, participating in the negotiations and giving peace in Ukraine.
Costa told a press conference after the informal meeting of EU leaders that day that the European negotiating delegation will continue to coordinate closely, maintain unity and provide a "clear and united" voice in all discussions on the future of Ukraine and the security of the European continent.
Costa said that only Ukraine has the right to make decisions on matters related to its territory and sovereignty. The European Union plays a central role in the discussions on Ukraine's future integration into Europe, reconstruction and prosperity, and security issues must be addressed in close coordination with NATO within the framework of the "coalition of the will".
The "coalition of volunteers", led by Britain and France, is a group of countries committed to strengthening support for Ukraine, of which the United States is not a member.
Costa said that the European Union welcomes all diplomatic efforts aimed at pushing Russia to the negotiating table, and fully supports the current negotiation process and hopes to achieve concrete results. Europe will continue to work together to support Ukraine in achieving a just and sustainable peace.
Costa said the most urgent task at the moment is to provide Ukraine with the financial and military aid it needs and to support its process of joining the European Union. EU leaders will discuss Ukraine's financing needs for 2027 and beyond based on the upcoming recommendations of the European Commission at the next European Council meeting on the 26th and 27th of this month.