UK, France, Germany back Zelensky call for Putin meeting

RTE Monday 8th June 2026, 1:16AM 1 min read 2 months ago

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky received the backing of the leaders of the UK, France and Germany in calling for direct ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine, according to a joint statement issued following defence talks in London.

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