FMs of European powers reaffirm united support for Ukraine in joint statement

We reiterate the inherent right of Ukraine to choose its own destiny and to defend its democracy. Ukraine's future is in Europe and in the European Union, and Ukraine's future is crucial for the security of Europe,

the statement emphasized

Europe must be fully involved in the negotiations and will make its own decisions,

said the statement

We remain committed to further political, financial, economic, humanitarian, military and diplomatic support for Ukraine, together with our international partners,

the ministers stated

There are many of us who believe we need to have this debate,

Albares told reporters

We stand ready to play a leading role in this regard."

They said

We are also ready to exert further pressure on Russia using all available instruments, including the adoption of new sanctions, with the aim of hindering its ability to wage its war of aggression and ensuring that Ukraine is in the best possible position to secure a just and lasting peace,

they said in a joint statement issued after a meeting held in Madrid on Monday

Radosław Sikorskipolish Foreign Minister

Poland will be in this coalition, although not physically in Ukraine itself,

Sikorski said

We have the largest army in Europe on our side... and it has experience in this new type of warfare involving millions of drones,

he stressed

There are various echoes of these talks, both at the level of staff representatives in the UK and at the political level in Paris. These concepts are still being agreed upon,

he said