Macron, Trump, Starmer and Merz hold talks on Ukraine as allies prepare a video call amid pressure on Kyiv to consider a US-backed peace plan
SAINT-MALO: The leaders of France, Britain and Germany on Wednesday discussed Ukraine with US President Donald Trump in an effort “to try to move forward”, French President Emmanuel Macron and the Elysee said.
The call lasted 40 minutes, Macron said. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz took part in the phone call, the Elysee Palace said.
The French presidency did not immediately release other details.
On Thursday, leaders of Ukraine’s allies will hold a video call, France said, as Trump pressures Kyiv to accept a deal to end Russia’s invasion, a French government spokeswoman said.
The call comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday he was ready to hold new elections in Ukraine provided security could be assured.
On Monday, Ukraine’s European allies put on a show of support for Zelensky as they expressed scepticism about some parts of the latest US proposal to end the war. – AFP
