The leaders are set to discuss the latest peace plan, drafted during last week’s deliberations between Ukrainian and U.S. officials in Florida, which aims to bring an end to the war in Ukraine.
In remarks on Sunday night, Donald Trump said that President Zelensky’s negotiators were very open to the latest peace plan.
However, Trump also included the following caveat in his statement: “I must express a degree of disappointment that Ukrainian President Zelensky has not yet had the opportunity to review the proposal, which was finalised just a few hours ago.”
While Trump was making his public statements, Zelensky indicated that he would receive a briefing from his negotiators, with the Ukrainian leader noting that “some matters can only be discussed face-to-face.”
Vitaliy Shevchenko writes that the West’s unity is currently under extraordinary pressure, while the survival of Ukraine is at stake.
With the ongoing US-backed diplomatic effort aimed at concluding the conflict in Ukraine, President Zelensky is due to hold consultations with vital European partners in London today.
Zelensky’s chief negotiator insisted on amendments to the White House plan, which is widely perceived to be favorable to Russia.
Which European Allies Will Zelensky Meet?
Today, Zelensky is set to hold a meeting at Downing Street with French President Emmanuel Macron, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
The French President, Emmanuel Macron, recently took to his X account (formerly Twitter) to assert that European nations play an absolutely essential role in securing an equitable
I have just spoken with President @ZelenskyyUa.
I reiterated our condemnation and our solidarity following the latest Russian strikes.
I shared what my recent international discussions, particularly in China, have helped to clarify and to take forward.…
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) December 6, 2025
Macron’s post on X is as follows:
I spoke with President Zelensky. I reiterated our condemnation and solidarity following the latest Russian attacks.
I shared how my recent international discussions, particularly those conducted in China, have helped to provide clarity and facilitate progress.
France remains committed to working with all partners to implement measures aimed at de-escalation and securing a ceasefire.
In light of the recent discussions between Ukrainian and American officials, we will continue our coordination with the Prime Minister and the Chancellor in London on Monday, aiming for a unified approach.
Europeans will collectively serve as an indispensable cornerstone of the just and lasting solution that we are constructing together.