London – 07.06.2026: On 7 June 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 firm support for Ukraine in its defensive struggle against the Russian invasion and discussed further steps towards a just and lasting peace.
The European leaders acknowledged Ukraine’s recent successes on the battlefield, including the recapture of territory and the innovative use of drone technology. At the same time, they condemned Russia’s continuing missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities, which have caused numerous civilian casualties. They also strongly condemned drone attacks on NATO territory, expressing their condolences to 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 aim is to increase pressure on the Russian war economy and further strengthen military engagement for Ukraine. Particular focus was placed on urgently increasing the production of interceptor missiles, as well as developing joint capabilities for defence against ballistic missiles and for conducting deep-strike operations. The future operational capability of the Ukrainian armed forces was also discussed.
The leaders stressed the close link between Ukraine’s security and sovereignty and the stability of the entire Euro-Atlantic region. For any peace negotiations, they considered an immediate and full ceasefire indispensable. The current line of contact should serve as the basis for negotiations, without changing international borders by force. Ukraine’s sovereign right to choose its own security arrangements must be respected. In addition, binding security guarantees for Ukraine must be provided, as agreed in Berlin at the end of 2025 and in Paris at the beginning of 2026, including multinational forces.
The freezing of Russian assets was considered particularly important and should remain in place until the end of the aggression and as compensation to Ukraine for war damage. Europe’s security interests must be safeguarded in all agreements. In addition, negotiating aspects relating to the EU and NATO must be approved by their respective members.
The leaders expressed explicit support for President Zelensky’s call to end the war through diplomatic means, as set out in his letter of 4 June 2026 to the Russian president. They promoted the proposal for direct dialogue between Ukraine and Russia, with the active involvement of the US and Europe. The aim is to achieve a ceasefire and facilitate further negotiations. The European heads of government finally reaffirmed their continued solidarity with Ukraine.
This meeting demonstrates the unwavering commitment of European leaders to Ukraine and their determination to contribute to a peaceful resolution of the conflict with Russia.
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