Published December 11, 2025 — last updated December 11, 2025
Ukraine is holding further discussions with leaders from the self-styled “Coalition of the Willing” as efforts intensify to end Russia’s war. Kyiv has reportedly sent a revised peace proposal to Washington while President Volodymyr Zelenskyy continues shuttle diplomacy across Europe to build support.
Zelenskyy will join a virtual meeting of roughly 30 countries led by the UK and France to discuss postwar security guarantees and measures “to prevent a recurrence of Russian aggression.” The talks aim to produce security arrangements that balance a US peace proposal widely viewed in Europe as favoring Russian demands.
Earlier this week Zelenskyy met in person with the leaders of the UK, France and Germany in London as part of a push by the E3 to secure stronger guarantees for Ukraine in any settlement. French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer are expected to take part in the video call.
US President Donald Trump said he had discussed Ukraine with the leaders of the UK, France and Germany “in pretty strong words” and indicated a possible meeting in Europe over the coming weekend. Asked if Zelenskyy would attend, Trump replied, “With Zelenskyy and us.” The US and key European partners are working to reconcile differing proposals; tensions have grown amid disagreements over Washington’s new National Security Strategy and its tone toward Europe.
Zelenskyy has been trying to rework the US plan into a version acceptable to Kyiv and its European backers. He said this week he expected to send a reworked proposal to US negotiators by Wednesday, though there has been no firm public confirmation of its delivery. Ukrainian and European officials are seeking assurances that any peace deal will include long-term security guarantees for Ukraine.
The virtual Coalition meeting is being framed as urgent: Zelenskyy said the week “may bring news for all of us – and for bringing the bloodshed to an end.” The outcome could shape whether partner nations present a united front in negotiations with Moscow and determine the next diplomatic steps to end the conflict.