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Ukraine's Future at Stake: Leaders Discuss Peace and Support

12/8/2025

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Crisis talks about Ukraine's future began in London, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer and attended by President Volodymyr Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Zelensky highlighted Ukraine's dependence on European and American support, stating, “We can’t manage without Americans.”
Discussions included a reparations loan from frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, amid Donald Trump's calls for territorial concessions.
While European leaders showed support, Belgium expressed concerns about potential liabilities.
Zelensky stressed that achieving a just and lasting peace depends on Russia's commitment to peace.

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Crisis talks about Ukraine's future began in London, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer and attended by President Volodymyr Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Zelensky highlighted Ukraine's dependence on European and American support, stating, “We can’t manage without Americans.”
Discussions included a reparations loan from frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, amid Donald Trump's calls for territorial concessions.
While European leaders showed support, Belgium expressed concerns about potential liabilities.
Zelensky stressed that achieving a just and lasting peace depends on Russia's commitment to peace.