European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Ukraine “must be able to maintain its territorial integrity,” underscoring that “borders cannot be changed” by force. Her remarks were delivered on 17 August, shortly before a videoconference of the European-led “coalition of volunteers” that coordinates military and economic support for Kyiv. Von der Leyen’s statement comes as President Volodymyr Zelensky and several European leaders—including France’s Emmanuel Macron, Italy’s Giorgia Meloni and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer—prepare to travel to Washington for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump on 18 August. The White House meeting is expected to address security guarantees, sanctions on Russia and potential parameters for a peace settlement following last week’s Trump-Vladimir Putin summit in Alaska. European officials say Sunday’s coalition meeting will focus on sustaining military aid and financial assistance to Ukraine “as long as necessary.” Berlin and Paris have pledged to keep pressure on Moscow through sanctions, while Downing Street said London would “reaffirm” its long-term support. Kyiv continues to reject any proposal that would trade territory for a cease-fire.