<h6><strong>Eduardo González</strong></h6> <h4><strong>The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, participated this Sunday in London in the high-level meeting on Ukraine organized by the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer.</strong></h4> The British capital was the scene of an unprecedented summit in which the leaders of more than a dozen European nations addressed the reinforcement of support for Ukraine and the consolidation of the continent's security. The meeting took place at Lancaster House and was attended by key figures, such as the host, Keir Starmer; the President of the European Council, António Costa; the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen; the Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte; the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenski; the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau; the French President, Emmanuel Macron; German Chancellor Olaf Scholz; Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni; Pedro Sánchez and other European leaders. According to information provided by Moncloa and the head of the Executive himself through social networks, Sánchez reiterated in London the “firm commitment of Spain to Ukraine” and assured that our country will continue supporting the Ukrainian people as long as necessary. He also denounced the “neo-imperialist” actions of Russia and warned that, “in the 21st century, relations between countries are not about vassalage”, but must be “based on alliances and not on the submission of some countries to others. During his speech, Starmer described the meeting as a “unique moment” for the security of Europe and stressed the urgent need to support Ukraine in its resistance against Russian aggression. “Achieving a favourable outcome for Ukraine is not only a moral issue, but vital for the security of many nations,” said the British Prime Minister, who urged his counterparts to intensify military and economic support for Kyiv. For his part, Emmanuel Macron stressed the importance of European unity in the face of the crisis. “Our solidarity and determination are our greatest strengths. We must act together to ensure peace and stability on our continent,” said Macron, who advocated for greater integration in matters of defence and security. Ursula von der Leyen announced the development of a plan to strengthen Europe's defensive capabilities and stressed the need for greater strategic autonomy. “It is essential that Europe can defend itself and respond effectively to any threat. We are working on a comprehensive strategy that guarantees our collective security,” said von der Leyen, highlighting collaboration with NATO and other international allies. The summit culminated with a renewed commitment by European leaders to support Ukraine and strengthen the continent's security. The measures discussed in London are expected to lay the foundations for future joint actions, reaffirming Europe's unity and determination in the face of current challenges. The meeting took place after the tense discussion held last Friday at the White House between the President of the United States and Ukraine, Donald Trump, and Volodymyr Zelensky, whom he accused of “playing with the lives of millions of people, you are playing with the third world war.” The conflict in Ukraine has entered a new phase at the international level after the agreement between Trump and the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, to begin peace negotiations without counting on Kyiv or the European Union. <h5><strong>Franco-British peace plan</strong></h5> Precisely, Keir Starmer announced this Sunday that the United Kingdom and France are jointly developing a peace plan aimed at ending the Russian invasion in Ukraine. The plan, which has the active collaboration of Ukraine, will be presented to the United States with the aim of obtaining its support and facilitating the implementation of an effective ceasefire. Starmer has stressed the importance of restoring peace negotiations, involving key leaders such as Trump and Emmanuel Macron. In addition to the cessation of hostilities, the proposal envisages the deployment of a European security force on Ukrainian territory to ensure stability and prevent future Russian attacks. Although the exact number of troops is still under discussion, reports suggest it could range from 30,000 to 150,000 soldiers, depending on the needs on the ground.
