Keir Starmer, the UK leader, hosted a crucial meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Olaf Merz at Downing Street. The gathering comes as Russian strikes have intensified, resulting in casualties in Ukraine, heightening the urgency of discussions focused on bolstering support for Ukraine. With the U.S. stepping back from its mediating role, European leaders are seeking to enhance dialogue with Russia while addressing the ongoing humanitarian crisis. Leaders from Germany, France, and the UK are exploring strategies to engage President Putin in potential peace talks, aiming for a resolution to the conflict that has besieged Ukraine. Zelenskyy, who met with allies in the UK, emphasized the importance of air defense in discussions, following a recent strike on a nuclear site in Ukraine.