Leading EU diplomatic efforts are underway regarding a potential settlement for the war in Ukraine, involving high-level discussions with leaders like Macron, Starmer, and Russian officials, with hopes of persuading Donald Trump.

The entities involved

• Emmanuel Macron →

  president of France and Co-Prince of Andorra since 2017

  • Macron faces domestic crises in France while Middle East conflict disrupts energy markets and parliament is paralyzed.06:15
  • Macron leads France while facing economic turmoil.06:15
• Donald Trump →

  American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)

  • Peace talks between the US and Iran are underway in Switzerland, focusing on a potential Lebanese border ceasefire and maritime access through the Strait of Hormuz.10:32
  • Trump is returning to Georgia for an appearance, and Obama will be stumping in Atlanta, while Kemp is the outgoing governor.10:29
• Keir Starmer →

  Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024

  • Keir Starmer, Alan Milburn, and John Healey are involved in political developments, including pressure on the PM following John Healey's resignation, while Rolls-Royce deepens collaboration with Japan's Atomic Energy Agency.01:00
  • Rolls-Royce aims to secure contracts from Boeing, supported by John Healey, amidst investment talks in the Midlands and Bristol.01:00
• Mikhail Galuzin →

  Russian diplomat

  Nothing else this week.

Related events

• High-level diplomatic talks involving the Kremlin, Donald Trump, and Jared Kushner were held to discuss peace talks regarding Ukraine and Iran.Jun 15