Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with French President Emmanuel Macron on March 6 during the European Council meeting to discuss strategies for ending the war in Ukraine. The two leaders scheduled a follow-up meeting for March 11, involving military representatives from countries willing to increase efforts to ensure security.
Zelensky emphasized the need for cooperation between Ukraine, Europe, and the United States to achieve lasting peace. He also called on Russia to cease attacks on energy and civilian infrastructure as a sign of commitment to ending the conflict. Zelensky expressed gratitude for Europe's support and highlighted the resumption of work between Ukrainian and American teams, anticipating a meaningful meeting the following week.
The discussions are part of broader efforts by European leaders to address the conflict and explore ways to boost military capacity. The upcoming meeting on March 11 will focus on concrete steps to ensure reliable security and pave the way for peace.