Summary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet with Sir Keir Starmer and other European leaders in London to discuss ongoing efforts to end the conflict in Ukraine. Negotiations involve issues like the size of Ukraine's post-war army and Russian control over the Donbas region. Although US-led talks have not yet reached a breakthrough, European leaders are seeking an active role in finding a resolution.
Key Facts
- Ukrainian President Zelensky will meet with Sir Keir Starmer, French President Macron, and Germany's Friedrich Merz in London.
- The discussions aim to address the ongoing war in Ukraine and the deadlocked peace negotiations.
- The key issues include the size of Ukraine's army and Russian control of the Donbas region.
- US-Ukraine negotiations are close to a deal but depend on Russia's cooperation.
- European leaders are eager to participate in the peace process and have proposed their own security ideas.
- Russian President Putin insists on taking Donbas by force if Ukraine doesn't concede the region.
- Despite ongoing talks, Russia recently launched a large aerial attack on Ukraine.
- The new US National Security Strategy views Russia differently, aligning with Russia's perspective.
