British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is convening Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in London on Sunday to discuss continued support for Ukraine. The meeting follows a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on St. Petersburg, Russia’s second-largest city, which caused minor injuries and occurred shortly after a major economic forum. The strike highlights Ukraine’s capacity to reach deep into Russian territory. In response, Russian forces launched nearly 30 drone and artillery attacks across multiple Ukrainian regions, killing at least four people, including three in Zaporizhzhia and one in Dnipropetrovsk. Vladimir Putin has rejected Zelenskyy’s offer for direct talks, stating he sees 'no point' in negotiations. The UK, France, and Germany—collectively known as the E3—have been key supporters of Ukraine since the 2022 invasion and are leading efforts to establish long-term security guarantees.

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