Czech PM says security guarantees are essential for further Ukraine talks

WARSAW, Aug 17 (Reuters) - European leaders agreed that Ukraine must receive security guarantees in order for there to be further talks about ending the war with Russia, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said on Sunday.

"The videoconference of the Coalition of the Willing was important for coordination ahead of tomorrow's meeting at the White House," he wrote on X.

"We agreed that the immediate priority must be to bring an end to the killing, and that clear security guarantees for Ukraine from the United States and Europe will be absolutely essential for further negotiations."