Zelenskyy reveals details of talks with French, UK and German leaders

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he has discussed defence, the battlefield situation and future diplomatic efforts with the leaders of the UK, France and Germany.

Source: Zelenskyy on social media

Details: Zelenskyy thanked Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz for their support. He noted that the meeting took place in the E3-Ukraine format.

Quote: "I informed them about the situation on the battlefield and Russia's losses. For five consecutive months now, the aggressor has been losing more than 30,000 troops killed and wounded.

It is important that our assessments align with those of our partners: Russia is not winning on the battlefield, and our mid-range strikes and deep strikes are significantly limiting its ability to expand its aggression. But it is also extremely important to have protection against ballistic threats, with which the Russians are terrorising our cities and communities."

Details: Zelenskyy said the leaders had also discussed ways to reinvigorate diplomatic efforts and Europe's role in that process.

"For Ukraine, it has always been a priority that Europe's position and voice in the negotiations be strong. I thank Britain, France, and Germany for their support and readiness to help. We agreed that our teams will work on the next steps," he added.

Background:

• Zelenskyy announced on 7 June that he had arrived in the UK, where he was due to meet UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
• Later, reports in the media said the meeting had concluded.
• Following the talks, the leaders of the UK, France and Germany and President Zelenskyy issued a joint statement stressing the need for European participation in efforts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine war and outlining five conditions for a just and lasting peace.

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