Yesterday, on Monday, December 8, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at 10 Downing Street in London for a high-stakes meeting aimed at forging a "just and lasting peace" for Ukraine 🕊️.
According to a UK government statement, the leaders agreed that any sustainable peace plan must include robust security guarantees. This diplomatic push follows a three-day negotiating marathon in Miami over the weekend, where U.S. and Ukrainian delegations hashed out territorial issues and potential American security commitments 🇺🇸.
It's a bit like the Avengers assembling for a real-world mission: world leaders pooling their powers for peace 👊✨.
Before the London talks, Chancellor Merz admitted he was "skeptical of some of the details" emerging from documents from the U.S. side but stressed that open dialogue is key. President Zelenskyy, reflecting on the Miami meetings on Sunday, described the process as "constructive" yet "not easy," underlining the complex path ahead.
Despite lingering uncertainties, this London gathering sends a clear signal: Ukraine and its European partners are determined to drive the peace process forward together 🌍.
The big question now is whether these talks will spark concrete agreements or join the long list of diplomatic efforts that have hit roadblocks. We'll be watching closely and will keep you updated as this story unfolds!
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Leaders of UK, Ukraine, France, Germany discuss Ukraine peace
cgtn.com
