Remarks by Commissioner Dombrovskis at the European Parliament on EU support for a just, sustainable and comprehensive peace in Ukraine

European Commission -Speech Remarks by Commissioner Dombrovskis at the European Parliament on EU support for a just, sustainable and comprehensive peace in Ukraine Strasbourg, 7 May 2025 Madam Chair, Honourable Members of the European Parliament, Thank you for this important debate. Russia's brutal war of aggression against Ukraine has entered its fourth year. While the geopolitical landscape continues to evolve, the European Union remains unwavering in its support for Ukraine. We stand firmly in defence of our shared values and the security of our continent. Together, we are shaping a new and more resilient European security architecture. At the core of these efforts lies the pursuit of a just and lasting peace - one that respects Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity and affirms its European aspirations. There can be no security in Europe without lasting peace in Ukraine. This imperative is especially pronounced for the EU's eastern Member States, which are on the front line in confronting Russian disinformation, acts of sabotage in the Baltic Sea, and cyberattacks. These countries have therefore assumed a leading role in supporting Ukraine and strengthening their own defence capabilities. The European Union continues to honour its commitments. We are providing Ukraine with the necessary support to resist Russian aggression, and we are intensifying political and economic pressure on Russia to halt its war machine. Sanctions against Russia...