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 Zelenskyy in London. In a joint statement, the European leaders reaffirmed their strong support for Ukraine in its defense fight against the Russian invasion and discussed further steps for a just and lasting peace.
The European leaders praised Ukraine’s recent successes on the battlefield, including the recapture of territories and the innovative use of drone technology. At the same time, they condemned the ongoing Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities, which caused numerous civilian casualties. They also strongly condemned the drone attacks on NATO territory and expressed 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 goal is to increase pressure on the Russian war economy and further expand military engagement for Ukraine. A key focus was the urgent increase in the production of interceptor missiles as well as the development of joint capabilities to defend against ballistic missiles and conduct deep-strike operations. Additionally, the future operational capability of the Ukrainian armed forces was discussed.
The leadership emphasized the close link 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 contact line should serve as the basis for negotiations, with international borders not to be changed by force. Ukraine’s sovereign right to choose its own security arrangements must be respected. Furthermore, legally binding security guarantees for Ukraine must be provided, as agreed in Berlin at the end of 2025 and in Paris in early 2026, including multinational forces.
Freezing Russian assets was given special importance, which should be secured 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 affecting the EU and NATO must be approved by the respective members.
The leaders explicitly supported President Zelenskyy’s call to end the war through diplomatic means, as outlined in his letter of June 4, 2026, to the Russian president. They welcomed the proposal for a direct dialogue between Ukraine and Russia, in which the USA and Europe should be actively involved. The aim is to achieve a ceasefire and facilitate further negotiations. The European leaders concluded by reaffirming their continued solidarity with Ukraine.
This meeting underscores the unwavering commitment of European leaders to Ukraine and their determination to contribute to a peaceful resolution of the conflict with Russia.