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France, UK, Germany back face-to-face Ukraine-Russia ceasefire talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy (2nd from L) meets German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron at 10 Downing Street in London, 7 June 2026.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy (2nd from L) meets German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron at 10 Downing Street in London, 7 June 2026. © Isabel Infantes/Reuters

The leaders of France, Britain and Germany said they support a proposal for direct ceasefire talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, following defence talks in London on Sunday.

After meeting Zelensky Sunday at 10 Downing Street, French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz supported his proposal for a face-to-face meeting with Putin.

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