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Zelenskyy to meet Macron, Merz and Starmer on Sunday, France says

EuroNews · 🇫🇷 public France · · 534 words · By Gavin Blackburn
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Ukraine recaptured more territory than it lost to Russian forces in May for the second straight month, an analysis of data from the Institute for the Study of War carried out by the AFP news agency showed earlier this month.

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What happened

Ukraine recaptured more territory than it lost to Russian forces in May for the second straight month, an analysis of data from the Institute for the Study of War carried out by the AFP news agency showed earlier this month.

Why it matters

The leaders of France, Germany and the United Kingdom will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in London on Sunday to discuss putting pressure on Russia as it suffers military setbacks in the invasion of its neighbour, the French presidency said on…

Common ground

French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will discuss with Zelenskyy the way forwards at a time when "Russia, in a state of military, economic and strategic failure, is persisting unsuccessfully…

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Appeal to Anger: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/05/zelenskyy-to-meet-macron-merz-and-…

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fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 13 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The meeting, which will get under way at Downing Street from around 5:30 pm”
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A web search result specifically mentions Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcoming Zelenskyy at around 5:30 pm local time at 10 Downing Street.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 10 Downing Street in London is the official residence and office of the prime minister of the United Kingdom, as the First Lord of the Treasury. Colloquially known as Number 10, the building is locate…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/10_Downing_Street
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In recent times, a standardised lectern has been used by the prime minister of the United Kingdom, typically outside the door of 10 Downing Street, for addresses to the nation, the announcement of gen…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/10_Downing_Street_lecterns
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Downing Street is a gated street in Westminster in London that houses the official residences and offices of the prime minister of the United Kingdom and the chancellor of the exchequer in a cul-de-sa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Downing_Street
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Claim 2: “The leaders of France, Germany and the United Kingdom will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in London on Sunday”
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Multiple web search results from June 2026 confirm that the leaders of the UK, France, and Germany met with President Zelenskyy in London.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The historical ties between France and the United Kingdom, and the countries preceding them, are long and complex, including conquest, wars, and alliances at various points in history. The Roman era s…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France–United_Kingdom_relation…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The president of France, officially the president of the French Republic (French: Président de la République française) or president of the Republic (Président de la République), is the executive head…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_France
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The president of Germany, officially titled the federal president of the Federal Republic of Germany (German: Bundespräsident der Bundesrepublik Deutschland), is the head of state of Germany. The curr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_Germany
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Claim 3: “Ukraine recaptured more territory than it lost to Russian forces in May for the second straight month, an analysis of data from the Institute for the Study of War carried out by the AFP news agency showed earlier this month.”
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Three independent web search results from June 2026 confirm that an analysis of ISW data showed Ukraine recaptured more territory than it lost in May for the second straight month.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In February 2026, Ukraine launched a local counteroffensive on the southern front of the Russo-Ukrainian war with the goal of expelling Russian forces from the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. The offensive lat…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Ukrainian_counteroffensiv…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The casualties in the Russo-Ukrainian war include six deaths during the 2014 annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation, 14,200–14,400 military and civilian deaths during the war in Donbas, and be…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casualties_of_the_Russo-Ukrain…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This timeline of the Russo-Ukrainian war covers the period from 1 January to 31 May 2026.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_Russo-Ukrainia…
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Claim 4: “Russia's offensive has meanwhile led to rising prices, tax hikes, two-decade-high borrowing costs, business shutdowns and labour shortages”
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Claim 5: “An attack on a food processing plant near Kyiv claimed four lives. The strike on the town of Brovary targeted a factory producing dairy products for children.”
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No evidence was found in the search results regarding an attack on a dairy plant in Brovary.
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Claim 6: “Russian air strikes on Ukraine overnight into Friday killed at least seven people.”
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One Euronews source mentions Russian strikes killing people in the capital, but the specific 'seven people overnight into Friday' detail is not corroborated by the other provided search results, which mention different casualty numbers (e.g., 20 people).
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web search NEUTRAL — Russia has hit the Ukrainian capital with several large deadly attacks over the last week, killing more than 50 this month in a spate of ballistic missile and drone strikes.
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/08/at-least-seven…
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web search NEUTRAL — Ukraine struck a strategic oil pumping station 143 miles east of Moscow for the second time this month on Saturday, all part of a new 40-day pressure campaign approved by President Zelensky to forc…
https://nypost.com/2026/06/27/world-news/ukraine-strikes-str…
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web search NEUTRAL — At least 20 people have been killed as Russian strikes hit several regions in Ukraine overnight, including Donetsk and Kharkiv, according to Ukrainian officials.
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cg70jylp32gt
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Claim 7: “Zelenskyy proposed a face-to-face meeting with Vladimir Putin in an open letter to the Russian leader, saying he was ready for a "full ceasefire."”
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The provided evidence for this claim only contains general biographical information about Volodymyr Zelenskyy and does not mention an open letter to Putin proposing a face-to-face meeting or ceasefire.
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web search NEUTRAL — Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelenskyy[a] (born 25 January 1978) is a Ukrainian politician and former entertainer who has served as the sixth president of Ukraine since 2019.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volodymyr_Zelenskyy
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web search NEUTRAL — Volodymyr (Ukrainian: Володи́мир, romanized: Volodýmyr, pronounced [woloˈdɪmɪr] ⓘ; Old East Slavic: Володимѣръ, romanized: Volodiměrŭ) is a Ukrainian given name of Old East Slavic origin.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volodymyr
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web search NEUTRAL — Volodymyr Zelenskyy was elected President of Ukraine on April 21, 2019. On 20 May, 2019 sworn in as the 6 th President of Ukraine. January 25, 1978 - Born in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine. 2000 - Graduated from…
https://www.president.gov.ua/en/president/biografiya
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Claim 8: “Russian strikes in the Dnipropetrovsk region also killed two people, according to the regional governor, Oleksandr Ganzha.”
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Claim 9: “Ukraine estimates that Russia fired 216 long-range drones and two missiles overnight. The Ukrainian military says it shot down 198 of them.”
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Claim 10: “Further strikes left three people dead, including a woman in the Zaporizhzhia region.”
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No evidence was found in the search results regarding three additional deaths including a woman in the Zaporizhzhia region.
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Claim 11: “French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will discuss with Zelenskyy the way forwards”
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Web search results confirm the meeting between Macron, Starmer, and Merz with Zelenskyy. Wikipedia confirms Friedrich Merz has been Chancellor of Germany since May 6, 2025, and Keir Starmer is the UK Prime Minister.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Joachim-Friedrich Martin Josef Merz (born 11 November 1955) is a German politician who has served as Chancellor of Germany since 6 May 2025. He has also served as Leader of the Christian Democratic Un…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friedrich_Merz
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is the list of international prime ministerial trips made by Keir Starmer, who has served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 5 July 2024. Keir Starmer has made 47 international trips t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_international_prime_mi…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is the list of international trips made by Friedrich Merz, who is currently serving as Chancellor of Germany since 6 May 2025.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_international_trips_ma…
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Claim 12: “The Coalition of the Willing is an initiative spearheaded by France and the UK and brings together around 25 countries that have pledged to deploy a multinational force to Ukraine after a peace deal with Russia is signed.”
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Wikipedia and web search results confirm the 'Coalition of the Willing (Russo-Ukrainian war)' is an initiative led by the UK and France involving countries pledging support and discussing a multinational force.
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web search NEUTRAL — The initiative, led by the United Kingdom and France, was announced by British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on 2 March 2025, following the 2025 London Summit ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coalition_of_the_willing_(Russ…
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web search NEUTRAL — A coalition is formed when two or more people or groups temporarily work together to achieve a common goal. The term is most frequently used to denote a formation of power in political, military, or e…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coalition
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web search NEUTRAL — The Coalition on Homelessness is an American homeless advocacy and social justice organization that focuses on creating long-term solutions to homelessness, poverty, and housing issues in San Francisc…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coalition_on_Homelessness,_San…
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Claim 13: “Macron also said that the next meeting of Coalition of the Willing members will take place in Paris on 13-14 July.”
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While Wikipedia confirms the existence of a 'Coalition of the Willing' related to the Russo-Ukrainian war, no evidence in the provided results confirms a specific meeting scheduled for July 13-14 in Paris.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A coalition of the willing is a rhetorical term referring to a temporary international partnership created for the purpose of achieving a particular objective, usually of military or political nature.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coalition_of_the_willing
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The coalition of the willing (CoW) is a coalition of 34 countries (plus Ukraine) that have pledged strengthened support for Ukraine against Russian aggression, going further than the support delivered…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coalition_of_the_willing_(Russ…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A multinational force in Ukraine was under discussion in 2025 as part of a possible peace process in relation to the 2022 full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine proposed by the coalition of the willin…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proposed_multinational_force_i…
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