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European countries to Ukraine: Ironclad security guarantees

by AI | 13.Dec 2024 | Europe in brief AI

There are concerns that U.S. President Trump might reduce military aid to Ukraine after taking office. Germany and other European partner states continue to promise Kiev determined support.

December 12, 2024, Berlin: Stephen Doughty (left to right), Secretary of State in the British Foreign Office, Annalena Baerbock, Foreign Minister of Germany, Kaja Kallas, EU Foreign Representative, and Radoslaw Sikorski, Foreign Minister of Poland, arrive at the meeting of EU Foreign Ministers at the guest house of the Foreign Office, Villa Borsig. Photo: Fabian Sommer/dpa

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Berlin – Germany and other European countries assure steadfast support for Ukraine and the commitment to viable security guarantees in the event that negotiations over a ceasefire take place after US President Donald Trump takes office.

“We commit to providing Ukraine with ironclad security guarantees, which include the reliable provision of military and financial support in the long term,” states the “Berlin Declaration,” agreed upon by representatives from Germany, France, Poland, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Ukraine, as well as EU Foreign Representative Kaja Kallas in Berlin. 

The meeting was organized by German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock. The group convened to discuss steps to strengthen Ukraine, even in the event that Trump reduces military aid to Ukraine after his inauguration on January 20th. 

Peace for Ukraine and Security for Europe Inextricably Linked

The goals of a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace for Ukraine and lasting security for Europe are “inextricably linked. Ukraine must prevail,” states the declaration. There is a determination to think and act in large dimensions of European security together with European and transatlantic partners.

Ministerial Round Emphasizes Commitment to Fair Burden-sharing in NATO

There is an opportunity to renew the foundations of the transatlantic alliance by strengthening NATO and ensuring a fair burden-sharing within the alliance – “also through increased EU efforts in the fields of security and defense,” the declaration continues. Trump repeatedly accuses Europeans of spending too little on joint defense. (December 12)

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