The UK sets out plan agreed with leaders in London on 2 March to
work with Ukraine and the United States on a strong, just and
durable peace.
"Thank you, Mr Chair. On Sunday 2 March, the UK hosted in
London leaders from various European countries and Canada, the
NATO Secretary General and the Presidents of the EU Commission
and the EU Council to discuss our support for Ukraine.
Together we reaffirmed our determination to work for a permanent
peace in Ukraine, in partnership with the United States.
The UK Prime Minister made clear that we must not repeat the
mistakes of the past when weak deals allowed President Putin to
invade again. The UK, France and our international partners
will work closely with Ukraine on a plan to stop the
fighting. And we will work directly with the United States
on a strong, just and lasting peace that ensures Ukraine's
sovereignty and security.
The plan agreed with leaders in London has four clear principles.
First, we must keep military aid flowing and keep increasing the
economic pressure on Russia. To that end, we are doubling
down on military aid. At the weekend the UK agreed a new
£2.2 billion loan for Ukraine, backed by profits from frozen
Russian assets.
Second, we agreed that any lasting peace must guarantee Ukraine's
sovereignty and security – and that Ukraine must be at the table
when negotiating their future.
Third, in the event of a peace deal, we would continue boosting
Ukraine's own defensive capabilities to deter any future
invasion.
And lastly, we will develop a “coalition of the willing” to
defend a deal in Ukraine and to guarantee the peace. Those
willing to contribute will intensify planning now.
Mr Chair, Ukraine has been clear that it wants to reach a durable
peace as soon as possible. This can happen only if we continue to
show strength and provide Ukraine with the support it needs to
defend itself against continued Russian aggression. There will be
no let-up in the UK's support, which we will continue for as long
as it is necessary."
