Zelenskyy published the assessment after a video call with the three Western leaders. The announcement was made via his social media channels, without further details on the content of the conversation being disclosed. The call itself was not public.
The participants included German Friedrich Merz (CDU), British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and French President Emmanuel Macron. Zelenskyy emphasized that the allies see Ukraine strengthened in its defensive fight against Russia’s war of aggression. No concrete military or political commitments were announced.
EuroPulse reported on May 16, 2026, about criticism from former US Ambassador Richard Grenell of Merz following his statements about the USA: Grenell criticizes Merz after USA statement.
Source: www.sueddeutsche.de
