British, French and German ambassadors to Russia urged direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv in a rare meeting at Russia’s foreign ministry on June 11.

Moscow, Russia

Who

British, French, and German ambassadors to Russia, Mikhail Galuzin, Volodymyr Zelensky, Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz, Vladimir Putin

What

When

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:53:06 GMT · 2h 24m ago

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Moscow, Russia ·

Why

The envoys conveyed support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's call for direct talks with Russia to end more than four years of war.

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This diplomatic push by major European powers signals continued international pressure for a negotiated end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, despite Russia's apparent rejection of direct talks and accusations of destructive policies.

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The Straits Times
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/british-french-and-german-envoys-urge-direct-russia-ukraine-talks
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