At a pivotal London gathering on Monday, December 8, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at 10 Downing Street.
According to a British government statement, the leaders underscored the need for a "just and lasting peace in Ukraine," highlighting calls for robust security guarantees to protect the country’s sovereignty and stability.
Chancellor Merz arrived in London after a weekend of U.S.-Ukraine talks in Miami. He expressed caution, saying he was "skeptical of some of the details which we are seeing in documents coming from the U.S. side – but we have to talk about it," echoing a wider debate on the shape of future security arrangements.
President Zelenskyy, reflecting on the Miami discussions, described them as "constructive, but not easy," underlining the complexities of territorial issues and long-term guarantees.
As these leaders build on weekend negotiations, the focus now shifts to translating diplomatic momentum into concrete commitments. For young global citizens tracking high-stakes diplomacy, this London meeting offers a front-row seat to efforts at crafting a just and durable peace.
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Leaders of UK, Ukraine, France, Germany discuss Ukraine peace
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