(VOVWORLD) - As the third anniversary of Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine approaches, European nations remain divided over the Ukraine conflict and the pursuit of a peaceful resolution for Kyiv.
Countries such as the UK, Spain, and Greece continue to express strong support for Ukraine. On Saturday, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, emphasizing the need to secure a "fair and sustainable" peace for Ukraine.
That same day, Starmer also held a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, stressing Kyiv’s essential role in any peace negotiations and reaffirming the UK’s “unwavering support” for Ukraine.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez echoed similar sentiments, stating that peace in Ukraine and European security should not be "imposed" but must be determined by Ukraine and Europe. Likewise, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasized on Saturday that any framework for peace must involve Kyiv’s full participation and agreement.
Meanwhile, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán reaffirmed his opposition to Ukraine joining NATO and the European Union, stating that such a move would be blocked if it conflicts with Budapest’s national interests.