The leaders of the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, and Ukraine issued a joint statement on June 7 setting out five conditions that must be met between Kyiv and Moscow to bring a resolution to Russia's war in Ukraine.

The statement — which closely aligns with an [open letter](https://kyivindependent.com/full-text-of-zelenskys-open-letter-to-putin/) that was sent by President Volodymyr Zelensky to Russian President [Vladimir Putin](https://kyivindependent.com/tag/vladimir-putin/) days earlier suggesting the two leaders press forward with direct bilateral peace talks — was issued following Zelensky's visit to London for bilateral talks with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and E3-format discussions with the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.

The [joint statement](https://www.gov.uk/government/news/joint-e3-leaders-statement-with-president-volodymyr-zelenskyy-of-ukraine-7-june-2026#:~:text=7%20June%202026-,Prime%20Minister%20Keir%20Starmer%20of%20the%20United%20Kingdom%2C%20President%20Emmanuel,and%20next%20steps%20in%20negotiations) "welcomed" Ukraine's recent battlefield advancements, as well as  the "ground-breaking use of drone technology" — partially referring to Ukraine's recent advancements in medium-range strikes on Russian logistics behind the front line. The leaders discussed how to ".best coordinate further support for Ukraine based on its prioritised needs" ahead of several upcoming international gatherings, including the G7 Leaders' Summit.

The statement list five conditions "that would need to be in place for a just and lasting peace," including calls for Putin to accept "an immediate and complete ceasefire," as well for negotiations to begin at "the current line of contact" — directly mirroring Zelensky's open letter.

"Third, Ukraine must have robust and legally binding security guarantees in place once a ceasefire enters into force," the joint statement continues, further calling on the deployment fo a multi-national force to enforce the ceasefire.

The fourth condition calls for compensation for damages caused by Russia throughout the war, with leaders vowing that Russian assets will remain immobilized until Moscow ends the war and provides restitution.

"Fifth, that European security interests must be safeguarded in any deal. Elements of any negotiation related to the EU and NATO would need the consent of the EU and its Member States and NATO Allies respectively."

Zelensky, E3 leaders name 5 conditions for 'just and lasting peace' at bilateral talks in London