Story perspectives

Western Leaders Endorse Ukraine Ceasefire Plan; Putin Refuses

6/8/2026

Summary

Story summary

Prime Minister Keir Starmer, President Emmanuel Macron and Chancellor Friedrich Merz endorsed Ukraine’s dialogue proposal, met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on 7 June 2026 and backed talks with President Vladimir Putin.
The leaders called for a ceasefire, security guarantees for Ukraine and immobilisation of Russian assets until compensation.
President Vladimir Putin rejected the proposal, saying he sees no point in meeting and noting U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan would require Kyiv’s compromise.

1 of 1

Story summary

Prime Minister Keir Starmer, President Emmanuel Macron and Chancellor Friedrich Merz endorsed Ukraine’s dialogue proposal, met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on 7 June 2026 and backed talks with President Vladimir Putin.
The leaders called for a ceasefire, security guarantees for Ukraine and immobilisation of Russian assets until compensation.
President Vladimir Putin rejected the proposal, saying he sees no point in meeting and noting U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan would require Kyiv’s compromise.