Pellegrini: The sustainability of the solution to the war in Ukraine is not possible without Europe and the EU

Munich/Bratislava – The sustainability of any solution to the war in Ukraine is not possible without Europe and the European Union, declared Slovak President Peter Pellegrini on Sunday at the conclusion of the Munich Security Conference (MSC). He expressed his conviction that Europe should participate in peace negotiations, reports the special correspondent of TASR.

“Whatever conditions are agreed upon to lead to a sustainable ceasefire or peace, it will not work without security guarantees also provided by EU countries. The guarantees, how long that peace will last, will depend on the European Union, its stance, and strength,” emphasized the Slovak president.

Pellegrini also addressed concerns that Europe might be excluded from peace negotiations. According to him, Europe may not participate immediately in the initial phases of the negotiations, but he believes that, in the end, it will be involved.

He also expects that the final decision on the potential participation of the EU will be up to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. In his speech at the Munich conference, Zelensky reiterated that he rejects any peace agreements without the participation of Ukraine and Europe in the negotiations between the Russian and American presidents.

On the final day of the 61st MSC, Pellegrini met with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and representatives of the Meta company. According to Pellegrini, the meeting with Stubb was the first official meeting at the head of state level in ten years, during which both leaders confirmed the good relations between their countries and also invited each other for a visit. Pellegrini added that together they also discussed the current situation related to gas transit and the upcoming meeting of European leaders to seek a peaceful resolution to the war in Ukraine. (February 16)