Russia Rejects E3 Peace Proposal During Moscow Diplomatic Talks

Ambassadors from France, Germany, and the United Kingdom met with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin in Moscow on June 11, 2026, to deliver a coordinated peace proposal for Ukraine. The meeting followed a June 7 summit in London where the three nations and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy aligned on five conditions for a settlement: an immediate ceasefire, preservation of international borders, respect for security alliances, legally binding security guarantees including a multinational force, and a continued freeze on Russian assets.

Vladimir Putin and other Russian officials dismissed the diplomatic push as hollow and unacceptable. The Russian Foreign Ministry characterized the proposal as a demand for capitulation and a repackaged version of Zelenskyy's peace formula. During the 90-minute session, Galuzin labeled the policies of the three European nations as destructive, arguing they encourage Ukraine to continue the war. Russian officials asserted that any lasting settlement must include Ukrainian neutrality, demilitarization, and recognition of territorial changes.

The E3 ambassadors used the meeting to condemn Russia's recent military escalations, including the use of Oreshnik missile systems and airspace violations over NATO territory. The diplomatic effort comes as European allies seek to increase their role amid reports that the United States may reduce its involvement in resolving the conflict. While French Ambassador Nicolas de Rivière described the discussion as good, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov remained pessimistic, questioning the ability of European nations to act as neutral mediators while actively providing military aid to Ukraine.