E3 Leaders and Zelenskyy Forge Five-Point Peace Plan in London
British, French, and German leaders, alongside President Zelenskyy, outlined conditions for a lasting peace in Ukraine, as Chinese President Xi Jinping commenced a state visit to North Korea.
The conversation that mattered
The most consequential state-level conversation of the past 24 hours saw Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy join British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in London. In their "E3 plus Ukraine" summit, the leaders issued a joint statement detailing five principles for a just and lasting peace with Russia.
These conditions include an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire, using the current front line as the basis for negotiations, legally binding security guarantees for Ukraine, keeping frozen Russian assets immobilized for war reparations, and safeguarding European security interests in any agreement. The leaders condemned recent Russian attacks and drone incursions into NATO territory, emphasizing the link between Ukraine's security and wider Euro-Atlantic stability. This unified European front aims to coordinate diplomatic efforts ahead of upcoming international gatherings, including the G7 summit in Evian and the NATO summit in Ankara.
Today's meetings
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Actor Two: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz
Venue Or Format: London summit (E3 plus Ukraine format)
What Was Discussed: Five principles for a just and lasting peace with Russia, including immediate ceasefire and security guarantees for Ukraine.
Signal: Demonstrates a coordinated European stance on future peace negotiations for Ukraine.
Chinese President Xi Jinping
Actor Two: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
Venue Or Format: Pyongyang state visit
What Was Discussed: Expected to focus on reasserting China's influence, economic benefits for North Korea, and countering the U.S.
Signal: Marks a significant high-level engagement to reinforce the traditional alliance between China and North Korea.
U.S. President Donald Trump
Actor Two: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Venue Or Format: Phone call
What Was Discussed: Trump urged Netanyahu not to retaliate after Iranian missile strikes and reaffirmed commitment to preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
Signal: U.S. seeks to de-escalate tensions and maintain a diplomatic path following Iranian aggression.
Joint statements + readouts
UK, France, Germany, and Ukraine
Topic: Five conditions for peace with Russia
Key Line: The leaders called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to agree to an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire.
Bilateral threads worth following
China ↔ North Korea
Current State: High-level engagement to strengthen the traditional alliance amidst regional shifts.
Last Move: Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Pyongyang for a state visit with Kim Jong Un on June 8.
US ↔ Israel
Current State: Tensions remain high following Iranian missile strikes, with U.S. urging de-escalation.
Last Move: President Trump spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu on June 7, advising against retaliation for Iranian missile attacks.
US ↔ Iran
Current State: U.S. aims for a diplomatic solution despite recent Iranian aggression.
Last Move: President Trump stated on June 7 that Iranian missile strikes would not impact his intention to reach a diplomatic deal.
Reporting + analyst voices: grounded via Google Search at publish time.