Key facts
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with UK, French, and German leaders in London.
- Discussions focused on Ukraine's defense, air defense cooperation, and diplomatic prospects.
- European leaders supported a proposal for direct talks between Zelensky and Putin for a ceasefire.
- Conditions for peace included an immediate ceasefire, security guarantees, and Russian compensation.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly rebuffed an initial offer for a meeting.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with the leaders of Britain, France, and Germany in London to discuss strategies for ending the ongoing conflict with Russia. The European leaders, part of an informal security alliance, voiced support for a proposal involving direct dialogue between Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin to achieve a ceasefire.
In a joint statement, Prime Ministers Keir Starmer (UK), Friedrich Merz (Germany), and President Emmanuel Macron (France) commended Zelensky's call for a negotiated end to the war. They emphasized Europe's intention to play an active role in the peace process, alongside the U.S.