The European Union is developing and intends to put forward a package of tough demands to Russia as part of any future peace agreement on Ukraine. EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas presented member states with a document outlining the key conditions that Brussels believes Moscow must achieve a “comprehensive, just, and lasting peace.”
Key points include:
the complete withdrawal of Russian troops not only from Ukraine, but also from Belarus, Georgia, Armenia, and Transnistria;
payment of reparations for damages;
demilitarization of the occupied territories and renunciation of their legal recognition;
limitation of the size of the Russian armed forces after the end of the conflict;
the return of thousands of Ukrainian children deported to Russia;
an end to hybrid attacks and other forms of pressure on European countries.
Diplomats emphasize that the EU has no intention of agreeing to agreements reached solely between Washington, Moscow, and Kyiv without regard for European interests. Brussels is preparing its own “sustainable peace plan,” which could serve as an alternative or a strong complement to the current negotiations in Geneva.
Against these backdrops, the EU continues to increase its support for Ukraine: a €90 billion aid package has already been agreed upon for 2026–2027 (€30 billion for macro-financial support and €60 billion for defense), and a 20th sanctions package against Russia is also under discussion, including a complete ban on maritime services for Russian energy exports.