In a joint statement, Chancellor Friedrich Merz, President Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the need for a ceasefire based on the current frontlines in Ukraine, while asserting that international borders must not be altered by force. They demanded robust security guarantees for Ukraine, including the deployment of a multinational force, and insisted that Russian assets remain frozen until the war concludes and reparations are made. Additionally, the leaders committed to providing further military support to Ukraine, with discussions planned for upcoming G7 and NATO summits.