British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz meet at 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, on December 8, 2025. (Photo: Toby Melville/Reuters/Pool)
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Firstpost09-12-2025, 00:02

Zelenskyy in Brussels after London talks; EU vows to ramp up Russia pressure

  • Zelenskyy traveled to Brussels for talks with EU and NATO leaders after holding meetings in London.
  • The Ukrainian President seeks to shore up support amidst a US proposal for a Russia-favorable peace deal.
  • Zelenskyy described his London talks with UK, French, and German leaders as "productive."
  • German Chancellor Merz expressed skepticism about the US peace proposal.
  • EU chief Von der Leyen vowed to increase pressure on Russia, suggesting using frozen assets for reparations, though Belgium's refusal has stalled this.

Why It Matters: Zelenskyy seeks EU/NATO support to counter Trump's Russia-friendly peace plan.

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