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UK to host EU foreign ministers on defence and Ukraine before summit

  • The UK will host the sixth Weimar+ meeting of European foreign ministers in London on Monday to address countering Russia's hostile actions and strengthening the continent's security framework.
  • The coalition was established earlier this year as a reaction to changes in US strategy under President Trump, and the upcoming meeting comes shortly after Ukraine's allies, including the US, urged Russia to agree to a 30-day ceasefire.
  • Officials from the EU and several member countries, including France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and Spain, will meet with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy in London, where he is anticipated to unveil new measures aimed at penalizing supporters of Russia’s military actions.
  • On May 15, Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested holding face-to-face talks with Ukraine in Istanbul but did not address the European request for a 30-day ceasefire beginning Monday, which Ukrainian President Zelensky expressed openness to discussing.
  • The meeting aims to strengthen collective European security amid what Lammy called a "once-in-a-generation moment," with leaders emphasizing the existential challenge for Europe and standing united in protection of sovereignty and peace.
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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Sunday, May 11, 2025.
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