EU Council president reports progress on Ukraine peace plan talks

European Council President Antonio Costa has said there has been progress in discussions over a peace plan for Ukraine.

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen (right) and President of the European Council António Costa (left) attend a press conference about the meeting that took place in Luanda between the EU members concerning the US peace plan for the Russia-Ukraine conflict, prior to the 7th European Union-African Union Summit in Luanda, Angola

Photo: AMPE ROGERIO/PAP/EPA

The politician spoke following an extraordinary meeting with EU leaders in Luanda, the capital of Angola, held on the sidelines of the EU - African Union summit.

Costa assured that the European Union will continue to provide Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky with all necessary support, including diplomatic, military, and economic assistance.

The EU is committed to continue providing President @ZelenskyyUa with all the support he needs.

Yesterday’s meeting in Geneva between the United States, Ukraine and European representatives marked significant progress.

Some important issues remain to be resolved, but the…

— António Costa (@eucopresident) November 24, 2025

On Monday, 24 November 2025, the Angola meeting was convened in response to the publication of a US peace plan, agreed with Russia but developed without Ukraine or European input.

Follow our joint press point with President @vonderleyen after the informal EU leaders’ meeting on Ukraine 🇺🇦 https://t.co/WNoNQmyOGA

— António Costa (@eucopresident) November 24, 2025

The day before, US and Ukrainian envoys met in Geneva to discuss the plan.

They were later joined by representatives from three EU countries - France, Germany, and the United Kingdom - as well as the chiefs of staff of the European Council and European Commission.

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Source: IAR/X/@eucopresident