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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: EU Leaders Insist Ukraine's Borders Must Remain Untouched by Force
Caption: EU Leaders Insist Ukraine’s Borders Must Remain Untouched by Force. European leaders have issued a statement stressing that Ukrainian borders should not be redrawn by force, ahead of a US-Russia summit on Ukraine. The statement, signed by 26 EU leaders, emphasized Ukraine’s right to decide its future and the importance of respecting territorial integrity. Hungary’s leader Viktor Orban, a known ally of Russia, did not sign the statement, continuing his opposition to EU support for Ukraine. The EU’s message reflects deep concerns about Russia’s actions in Ukraine and the potential for further territorial changes in Europe. Sweden, Finland, and Baltic countries have bolstered defenses in response to Russian aggression, with Poland building a barrier along its border. European nations, with a history of border conflicts, are firmly against any US recognition of Russian territorial gains in Ukraine. US President Donald Trump’s proposal for a peace deal involving territorial swaps has caused further divisions, particularly over the Donbas and Crimea regions. NATO chief Mark Rutte indicated that while some regions may remain under Russian control, their formal recognition is unacceptable. EU leaders reaffirmed support for Ukraine’s right to defend itself and its path toward EU membership, though Hungary’s dissent dampened the unity. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,EU leaders,Ukraine,territorial integrity,Viktor Orban,Russia,US-Russia summit,Trump,NATO,territorial swaps,European security.
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