London – 06/07/2026: On June 7, 2026, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in London. In a joint statement, the European leaders reaffirmed their strong support for Ukraine in its defensive struggle against the Russian invasion and discussed the next steps to achieve a just and lasting peace.
The European leaders highlighted Ukraine’s recent achievements on the battlefield, including the recovery of territories and the innovative use of drone technology. At the same time, they condemned Russia’s continued missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure, which have caused numerous civilian casualties. They also strongly condemned drone attacks on NATO territory and expressed their solidarity with the victims.
The meeting also focused on coordinating support for Ukraine at upcoming international events such as the G7 summit in Évian, the next meeting of the “Coalition of the Willing,” and the NATO summit in Ankara. The goal is to increase pressure on the Russian war economy and expand military commitment to Ukraine. Special emphasis was placed on urgently scaling up the production of interceptor missiles, as well as on developing joint capabilities for ballistic missile defense and conducting deep strike operations. In addition, the future operational capability of the Ukrainian armed forces was discussed.
The leaders emphasized the close connection between Ukraine’s security and sovereignty and the stability of the entire Euro-Atlantic region. For possible peace negotiations, they considered an immediate and complete ceasefire indispensable. The current line of contact should serve as the basis for negotiations, without international borders being altered by force. Ukraine’s sovereign right to choose its own security arrangements must be respected. Furthermore, legally binding security guarantees for Ukraine should be provided, such as those agreed upon in Berlin at the end of 2025 and in Paris in early 2026, including multinational forces.
Special importance was given to the freezing of Russian assets, which should be maintained until the end of the aggression and to compensate Ukraine for war damages. Europe’s security interests must be preserved in all agreements. Moreover, negotiation aspects involving the EU and NATO must have the approval of their respective members.
The leaders expressly supported President Zelensky’s call to end the war through diplomatic means, as set out in his letter of June 4, 2026, to the Russian president. They endorsed the proposal for direct dialogue between Ukraine and Russia, with active participation also from the U.S. and Europe. The goal is to achieve a ceasefire and facilitate new negotiations. Finally, the European heads of government reaffirmed their ongoing solidarity with Ukraine.
This meeting demonstrates the unwavering commitment of the European leaders to Ukraine and their determination to contribute to a peaceful resolution of the conflict with Russia.
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