French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to London on Monday for high-level talks on Ukraine with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. The meeting comes amid renewed diplomatic activity led by the United States and follows Russia’s massive overnight strikes on Ukraine’s energy and rail infrastructure.
In a statement on X, Macron said Ukraine could rely on France’s “unwavering support” and emphasised that the goal of current international efforts is to secure a durable peace backed by security guarantees. He said such guarantees are essential because the war has consequences not only for Ukraine but for the security of Europe as a whole.
Macron strongly condemned the latest Russian attacks, which knocked out parts of Ukraine’s power grid and forced nuclear power plants to reduce output. He described the strikes as proof that Moscow “is locked into an escalatory approach and is not seeking peace,” arguing that pressure on Russia must continue until it agrees to a settlement.
The International Atomic Energy Agency reported that the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant temporarily lost all off-site power during the bombardment. Although the reactors are shut down, the facility still requires constant power for cooling and safety systems.
Monday’s meeting in London is expected to focus on security guarantees for Ukraine, future military and economic support, and coordination with the ongoing US-mediated negotiations.
