Afghanistan, Dec. 16 -- European leaders insist any decision to cede Ukrainian territory to Russia must include strong security guarantees, including a European-led peacekeeping force to protect Kyiv's sovereignty.
European leaders said any decision on ceding Ukrainian territory to Russia must be matched with robust security guarantees, including a European-led peacekeeping force on the ground.
The position was agreed on Monday after talks in Berlin with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, involving leaders from 10 European countries backing Kyiv in negotiations.
In a joint statement, the leaders said Ukraine's security guarantees should include a peacekeeping mission under European leadership to deter renewed Russian aggression.
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