Merz, Macron and Starmer Reaffirm Support for Ukraine

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have reaffirmed their "unwavering and full support" for Ukraine following a phone call with President Volodymyr Zelensky.

The three leaders welcomed US efforts to end the war and praised Washington's support for Ukrainian sovereignty as well as its readiness to provide security guarantees to Kyiv. They also agreed to coordinate closely with European partners and the United States.

In a joint statement, the leaders said the current line of contact should serve as the starting point for any future negotiations. They stressed that Ukraine's armed forces must remain capable of effectively defending the country's sovereignty.

The three leaders also noted that any agreement affecting European states, the EU or NATO would require the consent of European partners and allies.

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