Macron to meet with Zelensky and European leaders on December 8

Diplomatic traffic between European leaders regarding the Russia-Ukraine War continues. French President Emmanuel Macron, in order to address the ongoing U.S.-mediated negotiations and the course of the war, will on December 8, Monday, pay an official visit to London, the capital of the United Kingdom, towill discussheannounced.

Macron stated that as part of his contacts in London, he will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

In a statement made on his social media account, Macron said,"Ukrainecan count on our unwavering support. As part of the Coalition of Volunteers,we will continue to provide the necessary assistance."This is thesole goal of our ongoing efforts. Providing security guarantees to Ukraineto ensurethat we continue these effortstogetherwith the US;because without them, a solid and lasting peaceis notpossible.not. What is at stake in Ukraineis not just that country'sown, but the security of all of Europeisat risk.

Russia is trapped in an approach that escalates violenceand the search for peaceisis notthe case. To force Russia to accept peace, wemust maintain the pressureonit," he stated.