Leaders' statement on Ukraine
The following is the full text of a joint statement by the leaders of the European Union and the European Council on Ukraine.
Today, the leaders of the European Union and the European Council reiterated their strong support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. They also reaffirmed their commitment to the principles of the Helsinki Final Act and the Paris Charter, which emphasize the importance of respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states.
"We, the leaders of the European Union and the European Council, express our strong support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. We reaffirm our commitment to the principles of the Helsinki Final Act and the Paris Charter, which emphasize the importance of respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states. We also reiterate our strong support for the territorial integrity of Ukraine and our commitment to the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states."
The leaders also expressed their concern about the situation in the Crimean Peninsula and the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. They called for a peaceful resolution to the conflict and emphasized the importance of respecting international law and the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The statement also emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine's efforts to strengthen its economy and institutions, and to promote democratic governance and human rights. The leaders also reiterated their commitment to providing economic and technical assistance to Ukraine to support its reform efforts.
Finally, the statement emphasized the importance of re-establishing trust and confidence between Ukraine and Russia, and of promoting a peaceful resolution to the conflict in eastern Ukraine.
RESUME: This joint statement by the European Union and the European Council reaffirms the strong support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and emphasizes the importance of respecting international law and the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states.