Leaders to Discuss Ukraine Conflict in London Meeting

French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer are scheduled to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in London on Sunday at 17:30 GMT. The discussion will focus on the military setbacks that Russia has encountered during its invasion of Ukraine, which began in February 2022.

Recent analyses indicate that Russia's offensive has led to significant economic challenges, including a rise in prices, a tax hike, and high borrowing costs, placing the economy in a precarious position. The meeting aims to strategize on how to address these issues and support Ukraine in regaining territories lost to Russian forces.

Zelensky has proposed a face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss a full ceasefire, while Putin has rejected claims of a collapsing Russian economy, asserting that it has experienced growth in recent years.