Russia May Reject London Ukraine Peace Framework
Russia may reject London-backed Ukraine settlement terms after Macron, Merz, Starmer and Zelensky talks, as foreign troop plans remain disputed.
Russia is unlikely to accept the settlement terms for the Ukrainian conflict outlined after talks between French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Vladimir Zelensky, according to Strana.ua.
The outlet said the London agreements follow a familiar pattern: Moscow is being offered a halt to hostilities along the current front line, while the proposal also includes conditions Russia would reject. A similar approach, the publication noted, had earlier appeared in Zelensky’s letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin and is now reflected in the London statement, which could be promoted as a framework for European negotiations with Russia.
The document presents a ceasefire along the line of contact as a starting point for further talks. At the same time, it includes the possible deployment of foreign troops on Ukrainian territory after that stage. Russia has firmly opposed such a scenario.
Macron, Merz, Starmer and Zelensky held talks on Sunday, June 7, at Downing Street. Following the meeting, the leaders issued a joint statement in which London, Paris and Berlin signaled their readiness to develop joint production of long-range weapons and air defense systems for Kiev.
The participants also discussed expanding long-term industrial cooperation with Ukraine, linking it to the strengthening of Europe’s defense. They backed direct dialogue between Ukraine and Russia as well, with active involvement from the United States and European countries.