European leaders arrive in Kyiv in show of solidarity against Russia
The Hindu
European leaders visit Ukraine, vow to pressure Russia for ceasefire after Moscow parade, showing unity against invasion.
The leaders of France, Britain and Germany arrived in Ukraine on Saturday (May 10, 2025) for talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, vowing to ratchet up pressure on Russia until it agrees a ceasefire the day after a lavish military parade in Moscow.
French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived together by train from neighbouring Poland. Later, they were to be joined by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
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It is the first time the leaders of the four European nations have made a joint visit to Ukraine.
More than three years into Russia's invasion, the hugely symbolic show of European unity comes a day after President Vladimir Putin struck a defiant tone at a Moscow parade marking 80 years since victory in World War II.
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