Ukraine: Trump absorbed by Iran, Europe steps up against Moscow

As Washington focuses its diplomatic efforts on the Iranian issue, European countries are stepping up initiatives to influence peace negotiations in Ukraine. On June 8, the leaders of France, Britain and Germany issued a joint statement supporting direct dialogue between Zelensky and Russia, with four preconditions. On June 11, the British, French and German ambassadors were received in Moscow by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galouzine, presenting their common position. Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov said he expects no miracles from this meeting.