Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German opposition leader Friedrich Merz in London on June 7, 2026, for talks focused on European security and the war with Russia. The meeting came amid ongoing Russian drone strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure.
Zelenskyy emphasized that Europe must play a central role in any negotiations to end the conflict, according to a statement from the Ukrainian presidency. The leaders discussed potential security guarantees for Ukraine and the need for continued military and financial support from European allies.
Starmer reiterated the UK's commitment to supporting Ukraine, while Macron and Merz discussed coordination on European defense initiatives. The talks did not produce a formal agreement but were described as productive by participants.
No specific ceasefire or peace proposal was announced following the meeting. The war in Ukraine continues, with no major territorial changes reported in recent weeks.
