The leaders of Britain and France are spearheading a desperate diplomatic drive to shore up Europe’s security, bolster Ukraine’s defenses and ensure the Trump administration doesn’t seek a ceasefire on terms that reward Moscow for invading its neighbor.

French President Emmanuel Macron, along with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, will take Vladimir Zelensky with them to Washington. This was stated by the official representative of the French government,

The leaders of France and Britain are both due to meet with President Trump this week. Approaches previously tried with him may no longer work.