Macron hosts Zelenskyy, Starmer and Merz for Ukraine talks – Europe live
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French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting a meeting of the 'Coalition of the Willing' in Paris, bringing together over 20 European leaders including Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Keir Starmer, and Friedrich Merz. The talks aim to discuss further support for Ukraine and increase pressure on Russia, amid hopes that Ukraine's recent strikes on Russian territory could compel Vladimir Putin to engage in negotiations. The meeting occurs at the Hôtel des Invalides just before Bastille Day.
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Ukraine's strikes on Russia could force negotiations.
The meeting takes place at the Hôtel des Invalides before Bastille Day.
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The meeting takes place at the Hôtel des Invalides before Bastille Day.
The Guardian- Ukraine's strikes on Russia could force negotiations.
- European leaders coordinate to enhance Ukraine's security.
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Loaded language removed<p>French president hosts ‘coalition of the willing’ in Paris amid hopes that Ukraine’s recent advances could force Putin towards negotiations</p><p><strong>French president Emmanuel Macron is going to host the Coalition of the Willing in Paris later today amid hopes that Ukraine’s recent advances in strikes on Russia could force Vladimir Putin to a negotiating table.</strong></p><p>The meeting…
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The meeting takes place at the Hôtel des Invalides before Bastille Day.
The GuardianThere are hopes that Ukraine's recent advances in strikes on Russia could force Putin to the negotiating table.
OpinionFrench President Macron hosts a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in Paris.
The Guardian