Archive · 12 Jan 2026
EU's von der Leyen urges Russia to show peace interest
The head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said that Russia needs to show it wants peace.
She mentioned that Ukraine and its allies have agreed on a peace plan and security guarantees.
These guarantees would first rely on Ukraine's well-trained army, with support from 35 countries including the US, EU, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Turkey.
The US will help with monitoring and providing a safety net.
The EU is also working on a plan to help Ukraine's economy after a ceasefire.
This plan will include both short-term and long-term measures to support Ukraine's recovery.
Ursula von der Leyen urges Russia to show interest in peace.
Kyiv and allies agree on a peace plan and security guarantees.
Security guarantees rely on Ukraine's armed forces and a Coalition of the Willing.
US involved in verification, monitoring, and providing a backstop.
EU working on a 'prosperity paper' to boost Ukraine's economy post-ceasefire.
- Who
- Ursula von der Leyen, Head of the European Commission
- What
- Urging Russia to show interest in peace
- When
- January 11
- Where
- Brussels
- Why
- After Kyiv and its allies agreed on a peace plan and security guarantees
- Key Figure
- Ursula von der Leyen
- Peace Plan
- 20-point proposal
- Security Guarantees
- From US and Europe
- Coalition of the Willing
- 35 states including EU, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Turkey
- US Role
- Verification, monitoring, backstop
- Economic Plan
- Forthcoming 'prosperity paper'
- Ukraine's Defence
- Ukrainian armed forces as first line of defence