Von der Leyen in Washington: Calls for United Effort Toward Peace in Ukraine
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has arrived in Washington, D.C., joining Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and several European leaders for a pivotal round of talks with U.S. President Joe Biden. The meeting comes at a critical moment in the war in Ukraine, with the focus firmly set on halting the violence and laying the foundation for a stable peace.
In a message shared ahead of the discussions, von der Leyen stressed the urgency of global unity in bringing an end to the conflict. “We are working to end the bloodshed in Ukraine and achieve a just and lasting peace,” she said, highlighting the shared determination between Europe, Ukraine, and the United States.
The Washington meeting is expected to strengthen coordination among allies, particularly on strategies to pressure Russia, bolster Ukraine’s defenses, and support humanitarian needs. Von der Leyen’s presence alongside Zelenskyy underscores the European Union’s unwavering commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and to ensuring that peace, when achieved, is based on justice rather than compromise under aggression.
For Brussels and Washington alike, the talks are not only about ending the current war but also about designing a framework that will secure Europe against future threats. “This is about more than Ukraine,” one EU official noted. “It is about defending international order and the principle that borders cannot be redrawn by force.”
The joint meeting with President Biden is expected to set the tone for the next phase of transatlantic cooperation, signaling that peace in Ukraine remains a shared priority for both Europe and the United States.
