After talks in Berlin, European leaders announced a joint statement guaranteeing Ukraine's security. This document appears on the official website of the Council of the EU. In particular, the European Union wants to continue to provide Ukraine with regular and significant support in building its army, the number of which in peacetime will remain at 800 thousand people. The restoration of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and ensuring security on land and at sea will be facilitated by the European-led “multinational forces of Ukraine”, established within the framework of the so-called “coalition of readiness”. In addition, EU leaders proposed implementing a ceasefire monitoring and verification mechanism, led by the US and with the participation of the international community, to prevent possible future attacks. The document also contains a provision for investments “for the future prosperity of Ukraine,” which includes the allocation of significant funds for the country's reconstruction and compensation for damage caused by Russia through frozen assets. European leaders strongly support Ukraine joining the EU. On December 14, negotiations were held in Berlin to resolve the Ukraine conflict with the participation of US Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff, son-in-law of the head of the White House Jared Kushner and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky. The meeting lasted five hours. Witkoff later reported progress on the settlement in Ukraine at the Berlin talks, where the 20-point plan was discussed.
