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UK, Germany, France Back Direct Ukraine-Russia Talks Amid Fifth-Year War

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in London. The leaders of the UK, Germany, and France endorsed direct ceasefire talks between Ukraine and Russia, with active U.S. and European participation. The proposal aims to bring about a ceasefire and support further negotiations.

On June 7, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at 10 Downing Street in London. The leaders of the UK, Germany, and France supported Zelensky's call for direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The joint statement emphasized the need for a direct dialogue between Ukraine and Russia, with active involvement from the U.S. and European nations, to achieve a ceasefire and facilitate further negotiations. The meeting occurred as Russia's war in Ukraine entered its fifth year, with the conflict continuing to cause significant humanitarian and military impacts. The proposed talks represent a shift toward diplomatic engagement, though the immediate consequences remain uncertain. The European leaders expressed hope that the dialogue would lead to a sustainable resolution, but no formal agreement was reached during the meeting.

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PublicDeutsche WelleJun 8, 06:18 AM
UK, Germany, France back ceasefire talks between Ukraine and Russia

The British, German and French leaders backed a call by Ukraine's Zelenskyy for direct talks with Russian President Putin. The European leaders met Zelenskyy in London.

IndependentSouth China Morning PostJun 8, 02:22 AM
UK, France, Germany back direct Ukraine-Russia talks: joint statement

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky received the backing of the leaders of the UK, France and Germany in calling for direct ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine, according to a joint statement issued following defence talks in London on Sunday. Zelensky met British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at 10 Downing Street for talks as Russia’s war has stretched into its fifth year. The leaders “supported the proposal for a...

IndependentThe HinduJun 8, 02:04 AM
U.K., France, Germany back direct Ukraine-Russia talks

The leaders “supported the proposal for a direct dialogue between Ukraine and Russia - with active U.S. and European participation - to bring about a ceasefire and support further negotiations,” they said in a joint statement with Mr. Zelenskyy.

PublicDeutsche WelleJun 7, 02:35 PM
UK, Germany and France back ceasefire talks between Ukraine and Russia

The British, German and French leaders backed a call by Ukraine's Zelenskyy for direct talks with Russian President Putin. The European leaders met Zelenskyy in London.