Event Brief
UK, Germany, France back direct Ukraine-Russia ceasefire talks
Filed: Jun 08, 2026 at 7:03 AM ET
Summary: The E3 leaders backed Zelenskyy’s call for direct talks between him and Putin to secure a ceasefire.
WHO: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and French President Emmanuel Macron
WHAT: Backed a proposal for direct dialogue between Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy and Russia’s President Putin, with US and European participation, to secure a ceasefire.
WHEN: Jun 07, 2026 at 10:18 PM ET
WHERE: London, United Kingdom
WHY: They backed Zelenskyy’s call for an end to the war, set out in his letter proposing a face-to-face meeting with Putin.
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