Zelensky Meets European Leaders Amid Stalled Ukraine Peace Talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with European leaders in London on Monday to discuss the ongoing peace negotiations with Russia. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosted the meeting at 10 Downing Street, with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz also in attendance. The leaders aimed to strengthen Ukraine's position amid stalled talks and to address demands from Russian President Vladimir Putin, including control over the Donbas region.

The discussions followed recent comments from U.S. President Donald Trump, who criticized Zelensky for not reviewing the latest U.S.-authored peace proposal. "I have to say that I'm a little bit disappointed that President Zelensky hasn't yet read the proposal," Trump told reporters. "His people love it, but he hasn't."

Zelensky responded by emphasizing Ukraine's commitment to achieving a workable peace deal. "Our approach is that everything must be workable — every crucial measure for peace, security, and reconstruction," he stated in a social media post.

European leaders have expressed frustration over being sidelined in the negotiations led by the U.S. The meeting in London aimed to coordinate a unified European stance and to ensure that any peace agreement aligns with Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The situation remains complex, with ongoing military actions and diplomatic efforts continuing in parallel. Both sides have yet to reach a consensus on key issues, including territorial concessions and security guarantees.