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UK PM Starmer said that the next step in resolving Russia-Ukraine conflict must be further talks involving President Zelenskyy.
UK PM Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Reuters Image)
United Kingdoms Prime Minister Keir Starmer took part in a video conference on Sunday with key European allies as they prepared for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s upcoming meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House, following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s meeting with US counterpart.
Starmer also appreciated Trump for his efforts to end the conflict and said that it had “brought us closer than ever before to ending Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine” and reiterated Europe’s “unwavering support” for Ukraine.
“His leadership in pursuit of an end to the killing should be commended. While progress has been made, the next step must be further talks involving President Zelenskyy. The path to peace in Ukraine cannot be decided without him,” Starmer said in a statement issued by Downing Street.
“I welcome the openness of the United States, alongside Europe, to provide robust security guarantees to Ukraine as part of any deal.” Calling it “important progress”, he said it will be crucial in “deterring Putin from coming back for more”.
“In the meantime, until he (Putin) stops his barbaric assault, we will keep tightening the screws on his war machine with even more sanctions, which have already had a punishing impact on the Russian economy and its people,” Starmer said.
Earlier on Saturday, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, along with French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and other EU leaders, issued a joint statement in which they expressed support for President Trump’s briefing after his talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, which ended without a formal ceasefire.
“As President Trump said ‘there’s no deal until there’s a deal’. As envisioned by President Trump, the next step must now be further talks including President Zelenskyy, whom he will meet soon,” the leaders said.
“The Coalition of the Willing is ready to play an active role. No limitations should be placed on Ukraine’s armed forces or on its cooperation with third countries. Russia cannot have a veto against Ukraine‘s pathway to EU and NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation). It will be up to Ukraine to make decisions on its territory. International borders must not be changed by force,” they noted.
Anushka Vats is a Sub-Editor at News18.com with a passion for storytelling and a curiosity that extends beyond the newsroom. She covers both national and international news. For more stories, you can follow her…Read More
Anushka Vats is a Sub-Editor at News18.com with a passion for storytelling and a curiosity that extends beyond the newsroom. She covers both national and international news. For more stories, you can follow her… Read More
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