Key European leaders have expressed their support for a new diplomatic initiative aimed at reviving direct negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, with the goal of achieving a ceasefire in a conflict that has lasted for several years.
Gathered in London alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed Kyiv's call to open a direct dialogue with Moscow. They also stressed the need for active involvement from the United States and the European Union in any future negotiations.
The discussions are discussing a negotiation framework that includes several conditions deemed essential by Western partners: the establishment of a lasting ceasefire, the implementation of security guarantees for Ukraine, and the issue of possible compensation for the destruction caused by the war.
For its part, Moscow continues to reject the idea of direct talks under the proposed conditions, expressing doubts about Kyiv's intentions and the feasibility of a quick agreement.
This initiative comes as front lines remain unstable and European partners seek to strengthen their diplomatic role in finding a political solution to the conflict, in coordination with their international allies.
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