European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen is one of the first out the doors, and the first leader to give her first reaction.
She says the leaders had a “good and frank discussion”, discussing what is needed to put Ukraine in a position of strength.
She says Ukraine needs “comprehensive security guarantees”, supporting its economic and military positions.
She says “we urgently have to re-arm Europe”, and the commission will propose a plan on this at the European Council on 6 March, as she says “we really have to step up massively”.
“It is now of utmost importance to step up the defence investment for a prolonged period of time. It’s for the security of the European Union, and we need … in the geostrategic environment in which we live, to prepare for the worst, and therefore stepping up the defences,” she says.
Asked about her message for the US, she said “we are ready, together with you, to defend democracy and the principle that there is a rule of law, that you cannot invade … and bully your neighbour or cannot change borders with force.”
