Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has received significant support from the leaders of Britain, France, and Germany for his appeal to engage in direct ceasefire talks with Russia.
This endorsement underscores the urgency of the situation as diplomatic efforts appear to be stalled, and the conflict continues to escalate.
The ongoing Russian strikes are influencing the dynamics of the conflict, prompting these European leaders to advocate for renewed dialogue aimed at achieving peace.
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Update at 04:05 UTC on 2026-06-08
DW News reported 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. EuroNews reported The leaders "supported the proposal for a direct dialogue between Ukraine and Russia, with active US and European participation, to bring about a ceasefire and support further negotiations", they said in a joint statement with Zelenskyy.
Sources: DW News, EuroNews