Paris: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he held a joint call in Paris with French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to review recent talks with the US in Florida, which were aimed at ending the war with Russia. Zelenskyy said the briefing with Ukrainian delegation head Rustem Umerov and US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff was 'important,' adding that teams would coordinate schedules for in-person follow-ups.

According to Anadolu Agency, the Ukrainian leader said he and Macron held several hours of discussions in Paris, focusing on efforts to end the war and secure long-term guarantees for both Ukraine and Europe. Zelenskyy emphasized the necessity for peace to become truly durable, highlighting the importance of involvement from every leader.

Zelenskyy highlighted the wider European format involved in the talks, which included France, the UK, Germany, Poland, Italy, Denmark, Norway, the Netherlands, Finland, the European Commission, the European Council, and NATO's secretary general. He called it a useful platform for aligning positions ahead of upcoming meetings. The group discussed the substance of the Florida negotiations with the American side, sharing the view that progress is needed toward a 'fair end' to the war.

Rustem Umerov, writing separately on Facebook, mentioned speaking with Zelenskyy after his return from two days of talks in the US. He reported significant progress, noting that several issues still require refinement. Umerov stated that close and constant contact would be maintained as the process continues and that the delegation will soon present a full report to Zelenskyy at an upcoming meeting in Europe, continuing their work for peace in Ukraine.