U.K., France, Germany back direct Ukraine-Russia talks

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