Starmer and Zelensky united on ‘strong resolve’ to secure just peace in Ukraine ahead of Trump-Putin talks
Putin “must prove he is serious” about ending Ukraine war, Downing Street says
- Sir Keir Starmer and Volodymyr Zelensky met in London, expressing a united and strong resolve to achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.
- Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are scheduled to meet in Alaska on Friday to discuss a potential ceasefire in Ukraine.
- Concerns have been raised that the two leaders might decide the war's outcome without Ukraine's direct involvement, potentially jeopardising European security.
- Trump has stated his belief that Putin will make a deal, though he also suggested a subsequent meeting involving Zelensky would be more significant.
- Volodymyr Zelensky has firmly rejected any proposals that would compromise Ukraine's territorial integrity and urged Britain to join the Purl (Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List) initiative for weapons supply.