Europe Demands Participation in Russian-Ukrainian War Settlement Talks
Leaders from Germany, France, and Britain welcome the American effort to end the war in Ukraine.
SUMMARY
Leaders from Germany, France, and Britain welcome the American effort to end the war in Ukraine.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- The American effort to end the war in Ukraine
- The necessity of European partners' participation in any agreement
CORE SUBJECT
War Settlement Talks
Leaders from Germany, France, and Britain welcomed the American effort to end the war in Ukraine, but emphasized that any agreement affecting Europe must involve European partners, highlighting sharp disagreements regarding the American peace plan consisting of 28 points.
A spokesperson for the German government stated that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed, during a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday, the effort made by the Trump administration to mediate in ending the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
At the same time, the three leaders stressed that "any agreement affecting European countries, the European Union, or NATO requires the approval of European partners or consensus among allies," according to a written statement issued after the call.
KEYWORDS
MENTIONED ENTITIES 5
Keir Starmer
👤 Person_MaleBritish Prime Minister
Emmanuel Macron
👤 Person_MaleFrench President
Friedrich Merz
👤 Person_MaleGerman Chancellor
Volodymyr Zelensky
👤 Person_MaleUkrainian President
Trump
👤 Person_MaleFormer American President