European leaders arrive in Kyiv for talks with Zelenskyy |
The leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Poland have arrived in Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The visit comes as they reiterate calls for Russia to agree to a 30-day ceasefire.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk released a joint statement on Friday announcing their travel plans.

They said they plan to meet Zelenskyy on Saturday morning, highlighting their solidarity with Ukraine against Russia’s invasion of the country.

The leaders are calling on Russia to agree to a full and unconditional 30-day ceasefire to facilitate talks on “a just and lasting peace.”

The British government said the leaders are also expected to host an online meeting alongside Zelenskyy for an update on the progress being made for a future coalition of an air, land, maritime and regeneration force that would help uphold Ukraine’s security after any peace deal.

It is the first time for the leaders of the four countries to travel together to Ukraine. This is Merz’s first visit to the country as Germany’s new chancello