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Macron, Starmer, Merz Back Zelenskyy's Call for Direct Russia-Ukraine Dialogue
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Macron, Starmer, Merz Back Zelenskyy's Call for Direct Russia-Ukraine Dialogue

From Adevฤƒrul · () Romanian

Translated from Romanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Context piece
  • French, German, and British leaders support Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's call for direct dialogue with Russia.
  • They advocate for active U.S. and European participation in negotiations.
  • Leaders also stressed the need to increase missile interceptor production and develop joint air defense capabilities.

Leaders from France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have voiced their support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's proposal for direct dialogue with Russia to end the ongoing conflict. The endorsement came following a meeting in London with Zelenskyy, where the leaders expressed backing for his diplomatic initiative.

welcomed the appeal launched by President Zelenskyy for an end to the war, negotiated diplomatically

โ€” Macron, Merz, and StarmerThe leaders of France, Germany, and the UK expressed support for Zelenskyy's diplomatic initiative.

French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and British opposition leader Keir Starmer "welcomed the appeal launched by President Zelenskyy for an end to the war, negotiated diplomatically," according to a statement. This follows Zelenskyy's direct appeal to Russian President Vladimir Putin for a face-to-face meeting.

offered their support for the proposal for direct dialogue between Ukraine and Russia - with the active participation of the United States and Europe - to reach an armistice and support the continuation of negotiations

โ€” France, UK, and GermanyThe joint declaration outlined the European nations' backing for a negotiated peace.

Paris, London, and Berlin have "offered their support for the proposal for direct dialogue between Ukraine and Russia - with the active participation of the United States and Europe - to reach an armistice and support the continuation of negotiations," the joint declaration stated. The leaders emphasized that the "current line of contact must serve as a starting point for negotiations" and that "international borders must not be modified by force."

The current line of contact must serve as a starting point for negotiations. International borders must not be modified by force.

โ€” Macron, Merz, Starmer, and ZelenskyyThe leaders stressed the importance of established borders in any peace talks.

Additionally, the leaders highlighted the "urgent need to increase the production of interceptors and to jointly develop capabilities for ballistic missile defense and deep strike," in response to recent Russian attacks. Zelenskyy, who is scheduled to meet with King Charles III, had previously called for "greater cooperation for the security of all of Europe in the field of air defense."

urgent need to increase the production of interceptors and to jointly develop capabilities for ballistic missile defense and deep strike

โ€” LeadersThe leaders addressed the necessity of bolstering air defense capabilities following Russian attacks.
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Originally published by Adevฤƒrul in Romanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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