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Starmer Hosts Macron, Merz and Zelensky in London to Reassert European Role in Ukraine Talks

The revived E3 format targeted greater sway over negotiations shaped by a U.S. plan unveiled in November.

Overview

  • The leaders met on December 8 at 10 Downing Street to review the war and coordinate positions on ongoing negotiations.
  • Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz joined Volodymyr Zelensky to demonstrate European unity and support for Ukraine.
  • Participants sought to influence peace discussions that European officials view as dominated by Washington.
  • Reporting describes the gathering as a response to recent U.S. actions toward Zelensky and as evidence of the E3’s renewed weight.
  • No settlement was announced, with key disputes over security guarantees and reconstruction funding still unresolved.