Joint Statement by Ukraine, the European Union, and 36 States

The international community must remain united in addressing these grave violations of international law and in supporting Ukraine’s freedom, sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders.

For this reason, we stand united in our solidarity and we jointly call on the Russian Federation to stop the killingand enter meaningful negotiations with Ukraine. We want to reiterate that intentionally directing attacks against civilians or civilian objects or causing disproportionate civilian harm is a war crime.

Russia mustimmediately cease its indiscriminate missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities and towns. We reiterate the need to ensure accountability for the most serious crimes under international law.

In recent months, Russia has chosen the path of escalation: adhering to maximalist positions, increased attacks against innocent civilians, and conducted unprecedented and intentional violation of EU Member States’ airspace by drones and planes. Russia undermines European and global peace and security.

These actions demonstrate that Russia is the one undermining prospects for peace. Nobody wants peace more than Ukrainians. Together, we urge all global partners to use their influence and maximise pressure on Russia to immediately end this unlawful aggression, work towards a just and lasting peace. We remain unwavering in our support for Ukraine.

We stand with Ukraine militarily, economically, politically and diplomatically. We support a just and lasting peace, based on international law and the UN Charter. Our support to Ukraine is about making peace a reality.”