DW Top • June 8, 2026 02:18

UK, Germany, France back ceasefire talks between Ukraine and Russia

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The British, German and French leaders backed a call by Ukraine's Zelenskyy for direct talks with Russian President Putin. The European leaders met Zelenskyy in London.

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Sun 09:57 - Euronews

European leaders to meet Zelenskyy at Downing Street as pressure mounts on Russia

Sun 23:01 - France 24

European leaders back Zelensky's call for direct Russia talks

Mon 02:18 - DW All

UK, Germany, France back ceasefire talks between Ukraine and Russia

Mon 02:18 - DW Top

UK, Germany, France back ceasefire talks between Ukraine and Russia

Mon 04:05 - Euronews

UK, France and Germany back direct talks with Russia 'with active US and European participation'

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02:18

UK, Germany, France back ceasefire talks between Ukraine and Russia

The British, German and French leaders backed a call by Ukraine's Zelenskyy for direct talks with Russian President Putin. The European leaders met Zelenskyy in London.

Euronews

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04:05

UK, France and Germany back direct talks with Russia 'with active US and European participation'

The leaders "supported the proposal for a direct dialogue between Ukraine and Russia, with active US and European participation, to bring about a ceasefire and support further negotiations", they said …

09:57

European leaders to meet Zelenskyy at Downing Street as pressure mounts on Russia

The talks will focus on coordinating European support for Ukraine, increasing pressure on Russia and efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace, according to French President Emmanuel Macron.

France 24

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European leaders back Zelensky's call for direct Russia talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky won support from the leaders of Britain, France and Germany on Sunday for direct ceasefire talks with Russia, as diplomatic efforts to end the war remain …