London – 07.06.2026: On June 7, 2026, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in London. In a joint statement, the European leaders reaffirmed their steadfast support for Ukraine in its defensive struggle against Russian aggression and discussed next steps toward achieving a just and lasting peace.
The European leaders praised Ukraine’s recent successes on the battlefield, including the retaking of territories and innovative use of drone technology. At the same time, they condemned the ongoing Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities, which have caused numerous civilian casualties. They also strongly condemned drone attacks on NATO territory and extended their deepest condolences to the victims.
The meeting also focused on coordinating support for Ukraine in upcoming international events such as the G7 Summit in Évian, the next meeting of the “Alliance of the Willing,” as well as the NATO Summit in Ankara. The goal is to increase pressure on Russia’s war economy and expand military commitments to Ukraine. An important focus is the urgent increase in interceptor missile production and the development of joint ballistic missile defense capabilities, as well as conducting deep strike operations. Furthermore, the future combat readiness of the Ukrainian armed forces was discussed.
Senior leadership emphasized the close link between Ukraine’s security and sovereignty and the stability of the entire Euro-Atlantic region. Regarding potential peace negotiations, they considered an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire indispensable. The current contact line will serve as the basis for negotiations, while international borders must not be altered by force. Ukraine’s sovereign right to choose its security arrangements must be respected. Moreover, legally binding security guarantees for Ukraine need to be provided, as agreed in Berlin at the end of 2025 and in Paris at the beginning of 2026, including multinational forces.
An important factor is the freezing of Russian assets, which must be maintained until the end of the aggression and used to compensate for war damages to Ukraine. Europe’s security interests must always be safeguarded in all agreements. Additionally, negotiation aspects related to the EU and NATO require consensus and support from the relevant members.
The leaders also expressed clear support for President Zelenskyy’s call to end the war through diplomatic means, as outlined in his letter to the Russian President on June 4, 2026. They welcomed the proposal for direct dialogue between Ukraine and Russia, with active participation from the US and Europe. The objective is to achieve a ceasefire and facilitate further negotiations. Ultimately, the European leaders reaffirmed their continued solidarity with Ukraine.
This meeting demonstrates the European leaders’ unwavering commitment to Ukraine as well as their determination to contribute to a peaceful resolution of the conflict with Russia.
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