Leaders Zelenskyy, Macron, and Starmer explore Kyiv's urban heart following crucial conference - visuals captured
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Yo! Here's the lowdown on Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Emmanuel Macron, and Keir Starmer taking a stroll around the heart of Kyiv, following a meet-up with the coalition of the willing. Check it out!
Source: Ukrainian President's website via Zelenskyy's Twitter
These world leaders, Zelenskyy, Macron, and Starmer, paid a visit to the Wall of Remembrance on Mykhailivska Square, where they laid flowers, honoring the fallen Ukrainian soldiers.
They didn't just stick to the somber, though. They swung by an exhibit showcasing the debris of Russian military equipment and took a walk to St Sophia's Cathedral. A guide rambled on about the city's historical past and present.
Zelenskyy shared that at St Sophia's, he and Starmer "wrapped up today's chats with our partners."
Zelenskyy and Starmer
"We talked about enforcing a full ceasefire starting May 12 for at least 30 days and strengthening sanctions against Russia if it refuses," Zelenskyy shared. "Key talks focused on effective monitoring of the ceasefire, coordination with the United States, security guarantees for Ukraine, and increasing our country's defense capabilities."
Zelenskyy thanked Starmer for taking the helm alongside him with the Coalition of the Willing and for his tireless efforts to boost cooperation in this format.
Though details of the discussions were scarce, the visit was largely about solidarity, military support, and urging Russia to cease fire.
Zelenskyy and Starmer – Credit: Office of the President
Quote: "We discussed implementing the agreement on a full ceasefire starting May 12 for at least 30 days, and the strengthening of sanctions against Russia if it rejects it. Key discussions included ensuring effective monitoring of the ceasefire, coordination with the United States, security guarantees for Ukraine, and the further strengthening of our country's defense capabilities."
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On the side, Macron underscored the significance of European unity and defense during the meeting, hinting at the dawn of a new era for Europe's security[4]. The broader context encompassed demands for Moscow to agree to a ceasefire, engage in peace talks, and discussions about supporting Ukraine's military and potential future peacekeeping initiatives[4][5].
Ukrainian President's website reports mainly focused on the symbolic and supportive aspects of the visit, rather than providing detailed transcripts of the discussions[1]. As a heads-up, Macron's emphasis on European unity emphasizes a new wave for the region's safety and security[4]. Stay tuned for more updates!
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Emmanuel Macron, and Keir Starmer, in the heart of Kyiv, honored fallen Ukrainian soldiers by laying flowers at the Wall of Remembrance on Mykhailivska Square, and later viewed the debris of Russian military equipment at an exhibit.
- During their meeting, Zelenskyy and Starmer discussed enforcing a full ceasefire starting May 12 for at least 30 days, strengthening sanctions against Russia if it refuses, effective monitoring of the ceasefire, coordination with the United States, security guarantees for Ukraine, and increasing Ukraine's defense capabilities.
- Zelenskyy, having had these conversations with Starmer, thanked him for taking the helm alongside him with the Coalition of the Willing and for his tireless efforts to boost cooperation in this format.
- Through the visit, Zelenskyy, Macron, and Starmer conveyed solidarity, military support, and an urge for Russia to cease fire, with Macron also emphasizing the importance of European unity and defense.
- While the details of the discussions between Zelenskyy, Macron, and Starmer were scarce, Ukrainska Pravda reports mainly focused on the symbolic and supportive aspects of the visit, pointing towards a new wave of European regional security and potential peacekeeping initiatives.
