Negotiators «expressed concern».
US President Joseph Biden held talks via secure video link with European leaders. The key topic was the accumulation of Russian troops near the Ukrainian borders, reports the Chronicle.info with reference to Channel 24.
The US presidential administration summed up the results of the negotiations. They stressed that all leaders, without exception, expressed concern about the escalation from Russia.
Negotiators:
- Ursula von der Leyen – President of the European Commission,
- Charles Michel — President of the European Council,
- Emmanuel Macron — President of France,
- Olaf Scholz – Chancellor of Germany,
- Mario Draghi – Prime Minister of Italy,
- Jens Stoltenberg< /strong> – Secretary General of NATO,
- Andrzej Duda – President of Poland,
- Boris Johnson — Prime Minister of Great Britain.
Ukraine is the main topic
All leaders confirmed their constant concern about the Russian military buildup near the borders of Ukraine. They expressed support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of our state.
The leaders stressed their joint desire for a diplomatic solution to the current tensions and reviewed recent contacts with Russia in various formats.
— the White House said in a release.
Also, the participants of the «meeting» discussed their common efforts to deter further Russian aggression against Ukraine, in particular preparing for the imposition of sweeping economic sanctions on Russia for such actions, as well as strengthening security on NATO's eastern flank.