Ambassadors from France, the United Kingdom, and Germany – collectively known as the E3 – held a rare meeting with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin in Moscow on June 11th. The meeting provided a direct channel for the E3 to express their condemnation of Russia’s escalating actions in its ongoing war against Ukraine. Details of the discussion were not immediately released, but the meeting signifies a continued, albeit challenging, diplomatic effort to engage with Russia. This encounter represents a significant moment given the strained relations between Russia and Western nations following the invasion of Ukraine. The E3 nations have consistently advocated for a peaceful resolution to the conflict and have imposed sanctions on Russia in response to its aggression. The meeting underscores the importance of maintaining dialogue despite deep disagreements. It remains unclear if the discussion will lead to any substantive changes in Russia’s approach to the war.