E3 Envoys Meet Russian Deputy in Moscow, Backing June 7 Ceasefire Push
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Updated · Kyiv Independent · Jun 11
E3 Envoys Meet Russian Deputy in Moscow, Backing June 7 Ceasefire Push
3 articles · Updated · Kyiv Independent · Jun 11
Summary
British, French and German ambassadors met Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin in Moscow on June 11, marking the E3's latest direct diplomatic move on Ukraine.
The three envoys said they presented the June 7 E3 leaders' position: support for Zelensky's call for direct Russia-Ukraine talks with U.S. and European participation to secure a ceasefire and broader negotiations.
Russia used the meeting to repeat its line about the conflict's "root causes" and to attack Western backing for Ukraine through the Coalition of the Willing, while the French ambassador described the exchange as a "good discussion."
The June 7 London statement by Macron, Starmer, Merz and Zelensky also demanded security guarantees for Kyiv, European participation in talks and Russian compensation, as U.S.-led peace efforts remain stalled.
EU officials say talks are occurring in multiple formats but still see no sign Moscow is ready for a just, lasting peace, and some European voices warn side-channel diplomacy could deepen divisions.
Can European diplomacy succeed when Russia demands a completely new security order?
Is Russia's demand to address 'root causes' a genuine security fear or a pretext for conquest?
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Overview
On June 7, 2026, European leaders from the UK, France, and Germany (the E3) met with Ukrainian President Zelensky in London to coordinate support for Ukraine and increase pressure on Russia, aiming to set the stage for peace talks. This summit followed Zelenskyy's letter to Russia proposing direct diplomatic dialogue to end the conflict. The E3 leaders praised Zelenskyy's initiative and stressed the importance of both US and European involvement in any negotiations. Their united approach highlights Europe's push for a stronger role in shaping a future peace settlement, reflecting a shift toward greater European leadership in resolving the war.