BERLIN - French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Joseph R. Biden Jr. met in Berlin yesterday.
The leaders condemned Russia's ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine, discussed their plans to provide additional security, economic and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine - including the use of extraordinary proceeds from immobilised Russian state assets as decided at the G7 Summit -, discussed President Zelensky's victory plan and reaffirmed their commitment to continue to support Ukraine in its efforts to secure a just and lasting peace based on international law, including the UN Charter, and respect for its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The leaders also discussed events in the Middle East, in particular the consequences of the death of Yahya Sinwar, who was responsible for the bloodshed in the 7 October terrorist attack, the urgent need to bring hostages home to their families, ending the war in Gaza and ensuring that humanitarian aid reaches civilians. The leaders also reiterated their condemnation of the escalation of the Iranian attack on Israel and coordinated their efforts to hold Iran accountable and prevent further escalation. They discussed the situation in Lebanon and agreed on the need to work towards the full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701 and a diplomatic solution that allows civilians on both sides of the Blue Line to return home safely.
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