Macron hosts Zelenskyy, Starmer and Merz for Ukraine talks – Europe live
Summary
French President Emmanuel Macron will host a meeting in Paris with over 20 European leaders to discuss supporting Ukraine and increasing pressure on Russia. Earlier, Macron met with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Germany’s Friedrich Merz, and Britain’s Keir Starmer, followed by a joint press conference. France will also summon the Russian ambassador over a reported Russian cyberattack on Europe, and EU foreign ministers are meeting to discuss new sanctions against Russia.Key Facts
- President Macron is hosting a meeting in Paris called the Coalition of the Willing with more than 20 European leaders.
- The talks focus on helping Ukraine and pushing Russia to negotiate after Ukraine’s recent military gains.
- Macron met earlier with Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy, Germany’s Friedrich Merz, and Britain’s Keir Starmer.
- France’s foreign minister said France will summon the Russian ambassador over a cyberattack campaign against at least 10 European countries.
- France plans to sanction nine individuals and four organizations linked to the Russian FSB security service.
- EU foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss the 21st package of sanctions against Russia but have not yet agreed on all measures.
- Lithuania’s foreign minister highlighted disagreement over banning Russian maritime services and limiting Russian liquefied natural gas imports.
- The talks are happening just before France’s Bastille Day holiday on July 14, 2026.
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