Overview

• The Paris meetings marked the first multilateral format involving the U.S., E3 (France, UK, Germany), and Ukraine, aimed at fostering a 'solid peace' in the Ukraine conflict.
• French President Emmanuel Macron hailed the discussions as an 'excellent exchange,' triggering a 'positive process' with a follow-up meeting planned in London next week.
• Despite diplomatic progress, ceasefire negotiations remain inconclusive, and Russian bombardments on Ukrainian cities, including recent deadly strikes in Dnipro and Soumy, continue.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for increased pressure on Moscow and expressed concerns over U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff's perceived alignment with Russian narratives.
• The talks also touched on broader geopolitical issues, including ongoing U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations mediated by Oman, with the next round scheduled for April 19 in Rome.