Archive · 22 Nov 2025
European Leaders Reaffirm Support for Ukraine's Sovereignty in Peace Talks
Leaders from Germany, France, and the UK talked to Ukraine's president.
They promised to support Ukraine and help it have a fair peace.
They said any peace deal must be agreed upon by European countries and their allies.
Ukraine's president thanked them and said he wants a peace plan that is good for his country.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed their full support for Ukraine during a joint call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
The leaders stressed the importance of Ukraine's sovereignty and the need for a just and lasting peace
They welcomed ongoing US efforts to help end the war and agreed to continue coordinating closely on diplomatic and security matters
The leaders emphasized that any peace agreement affecting European states, the EU, or NATO must have the approval of European partners or be based on allied consensus
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy thanked the leaders for their support and emphasized the need for a peace plan that ensures a real and dignified peace
- Who
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
- What
- Reaffirmed their support for Ukraine and discussed a peace plan
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- To discuss a potential end to the war in Ukraine and reaffirm support for Ukraine's sovereignty
Ukraine and its Western Backers
Russia
Sovereignty
Ukraine and its Western Backers
Ukraine and its Western backers insist on Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Russia
Russia disputes Ukraine's sovereignty over certain territories and supports separatists.
- Leaders Involved
- Friedrich Merz, Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer, Volodymyr Zelenskyy
- Topic
- Ukraine's sovereignty and peace plan
- Date
- Friday
- Source
- The Guardian
Sources
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Germany, France, UK leaders discuss US-backed Ukraine plan in call with Zelenskiy
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US peace efforts on Ukraine should be supported, Meloni says after talks with Merz
Zelenskyy says Ukraine faces ‘difficult choice’ in face of Trump’s peace plan
