European Union leaders say Ukraine must sit at the negotiating table.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on the 17th that any issues involving Ukrainian territory must be decided by Ukraine, and Ukraine must be at the negotiating table. Von der Leyen said at a press conference in Brussels that Europe will stand firm in its support for Ukraine until a just and lasting peace is achieved. Europe will continue to pressure Russia in diplomatic and economic fields, with the expectation of implementing the 19th round of sanctions against Russia in early September.