The EU assumes that Ukraine will be forced to renounce NATO and is committed to protecting its security

The European Union assumesthatthe U Kraina may refuse to join NATO in the context of peace negotiations to end the war, and therefore undertakes to define long-term security guarantees to protect Kiev .

"Ministers have made it clear that any peace agreement must have strong security guarantees. Since Ukraine has been pressured to renounce NATO, this support will be the only one capable of preventing Russia from invading again," said EU High Representative for Foreign Policy Kaja Kallas at a press conference at the end of the meeting of the 27 foreign ministers.

In this regard, Kallas has stated that the EU will do 'whatever it can', including issues relating to military training and deterrence, in the face of Russia's risk of not suspending the attack on Donbas.

"If they agree to reject it, we need, first of all, all the Member States and all the countries, including the Americans, to provide very strong guarantees of security, not only on paper, but also in detail," the head of European diplomacy stressed in relation to the peace negotiations, while Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski stressed his readiness to accept peace .

According to Kallas, it is up to the President of Ukraine to 'decide what they are prepared to give up in order to achieve peace', but, for its part, the EU must determine what specific aid will be for Ukraine's security.

European sources have explained thatthe "serious" plans for measures to ensure Ukraine's future security are under way once a peace agreement is reached.

Pressure on Russia

At a press conference, Kallas stressed that pressure should be placed "on the aggressor, not on the victim," so he expressed his desire that the negotiations should put pressure on Moscow.

"Once again, we don't see him going to the negotiating table or really negotiating , "he said.

Thus, with regard to the decision to grant a loan to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets in Europe, Kallas has stressed that this is a "viable option that must also be compensated by those who cause the damage . "" Since Russia is harming Ukraine, it is based on frozen assets and is the best option we have at the moment, "he summed up.

Despite acknowledging Belgium's doubts, the EU's Foreign Minister has pointed out that 'everyone at the table understands these concerns and is prepared to share these burdens'. The Baltic politician has explained that if the 27 take the step, 'pressure on Belgium would ease' and the Member States would share the risk.