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UK, France and Germany back direct talks with Russia 'with active US and European participation'

Euronews · Jun 8, 2026, 4:05 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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The leaders "supported the proposal for a direct dialogue between Ukraine and Russia, with active US and European participation, to bring about a ceasefire and support further negotiations", they said in a joint statement with Zelenskyy.

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