"When Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives at 10 Downing Street on Monday, he can expect to be greeted with open arms. Not just from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, but also French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who are traveling to London in what's being billed as yet another show of support from Ukraine's united European allies, or, as Starmer has called them "a coalition of the willing.""
"Last month, the Trump administration introduced a 28-point peace plan seen as favored toward Russia that caught European officials off guard. The initial proposal offered limited security guarantees and called on Ukraine to hand over territory to Russia, something Zelenskyy has repeatedly ruled out. It also called on Ukraine to reduce the size of its army and block its path to NATO membership."
"On Saturday, Zelenskyy said he had a 'very substantive and constructive' call with U.S. special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner during fresh peace deal talks in Miami. But the talks ended with little breakthrough. Perhaps even more telling, Russia simultaneously launched a fresh wave of drone and missile strikes over Ukraine this weekend, a reminder that Moscow appears increasingly emboldened on the battlefield even as diplomatic channels stall."
European leaders from Britain, France and Germany will welcome President Zelenskyy in London as a sign of unified support. The Trump administration unveiled a 28-point peace plan viewed as leaning toward Russia, proposing limited security guarantees, territorial concessions, reductions in Ukraine's army and blocking NATO membership. Ukraine has proposed modifications and held talks with U.S. envoys, but those talks produced little breakthrough. Meanwhile, Russia launched new drone and missile strikes, signaling increased battlefield pressure. Public comments from Donald Trump Jr. suggested a U.S. willingness to withdraw support if Ukraine does not reach a quick deal.
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