With the leadership of the United States and European support, we Ukrainians may ultimately enjoy safely. But do not let Russia come out of the hook Andrei Yermak

AI arrived in Jeddah, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a three -year -old fire stop, and it did not seem that the Russian Federation in my country was unprecedented. The recent talks between Ukraine and its partners have led to great hope that the Ukrainian people will soon return to the peaceful life they enjoyed before the war began in 2014 or a severe escalation since 2022.

I think it is together with the strong American leadership we can reach this goal. The possibility of peace – which has long been hoping – forces every Ukrainian to think about our common gratitude, anxiety and our design. Glory for the support and confidence we have received in recent years, anxiety from the future of Europe and the design to reaffirm European democratic condemnation in Ukraine. No one wants the current war to end more than our people – but a just and sustainable peace must be found.

The ceasefire in Ukraine will not come through diplomatic gestures alone. There are a number of conditions in advance to ensure that peace – when it comes – lasts. This includes political and financial pressure on Russia to raise the cost of renewed conflict.

First, Ukraine must be granted security guarantees that add credibility to the ceasefire agreement in the future. Second, Europe must act decisively to enhance and increase sanctions against Russia. Third, Europe must control the frozen Russian assets to enable continuity and increase support for Ukraine. Last week European Council session It proves that Europe – when United – can control its security and fate. It is our interest in permanent European security that drives Ukraine’s insistence on these circumstances. Moscow’s aggression cannot be taken for ten years against Ukraine lightly-European leaders are aware of this and we invite them at this critical time to communicate promising discussions in Brussels last Thursday.

The increasing recognition of the need to enhance European strategic rule over defense, supported by financial flexibility in defense spending, is an important step. Europe decision A joint borrowed up to 150 billion euros As for the defensive spending of state members is very important. This – along with a possible 20 billion euros to defend Ukraine – will make a concrete contribution to creating a strong defensive structure for all Europe.

Trusted deterrence will help ensure that any ceasefire has the best chances to always become peace. Europe cannot allow a ceasefire that only serves to allow Russia to reinforcing its forces and returning to more Ukrainian lands and resources.

The European Union has just agreed to it Sixteenth sanctions package against RussiaHitting the main sectors such as aluminum imports and expanding export restrictions. This economic pressure must be maintained – to enhance all our economic independence.

Strong sanctions will close the gaps in the financial system, which prevents European companies and institutions from funding the Russian war machine indirectly, with a precedent to deal with future threats. In the long run, the decrease in Europe’s dependence on Russia will lead to geopolitical power and market stability.

Europe promised 30.6 billion euros in financial support this year. We are grateful for this commitment to our future and economic recovery.

However, one of the strongest tools in the arsenal of Europe is 300 billion euros in the frozen Russian assets It was held in Western financial institutions. These resources should remain under siege, while using profits to maintain the financial recovery of Ukraine. Allow Russia to restore these funds after the war of aggression has severe consequences.

We appreciate a great appreciation of the United States and its efforts to achieve peace for Ukraine. But European unity is no less important in this process. Only together, we can build a security structure that guarantees peace and prosperity for future generations.

Europe is the strongest, safety and most flexible – military, political and economically – is our common goal. The ceasefire insurance is the first step. This requires Europe economically and politically flexible. Europe must be ready to work to provide its security, and Russia must understand the political and economic cost to use force to achieve its goals.