Keir Starmer engaged in discussions with Volodymyr Zelensky today as the Ukrainian leader prepared for crucial in-person meetings with Donald Trump. The anticipated talks between the US President and Mr. Zelensky aimed to address the ongoing war between Moscow and Kyiv at Mr. Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. Before the scheduled meeting, Mr. Trump shared on Truth Social about his constructive phone call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Upon arriving in Florida, Mr. Zelensky conversed with Mr. Starmer, who has been collaborating with European partners to form a Coalition of the Willing. This coalition has committed to overseeing any potential peace agreement between Moscow and Kyiv. Expressing gratitude to Keir for their continuous coordination, Mr. Zelensky shared that they discussed preparations for the upcoming meeting with President Trump and engagements with European allies. He emphasized the importance of the United Kingdom’s support and pledged to maintain communication.
A spokesperson from Downing Street conveyed that the UK Prime Minister conversed with Ukrainian President Zelensky, reaffirming the UK’s unwavering backing for Ukraine and the pursuit of a just and enduring peace. Both leaders condemned Russia’s aggressive invasion and recent attacks on Kyiv, while acknowledging ongoing diplomatic efforts and President Trump’s involvement in securing peace. They agreed to stay closely connected in the days ahead.
Mr. Zelensky, amidst diplomatic engagements with European leaders, urged continued pressure on Russia to face consequences for their aggression against Ukraine. He highlighted the significant number of attacks launched by the Kremlin over the Christmas period, targeting Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. Despite recent strikes in Kyiv causing casualties and power outages, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claimed that Kyiv and European stakeholders were unprepared for constructive dialogue, hinting at potential military confrontation.
During his anticipated discussions with President Trump, Mr. Zelensky aimed to address a comprehensive 20-point proposal to resolve the conflict. He expressed readiness to tackle economic agreements, territorial matters, and emphasized the importance of US guarantees similar to NATO’s Article 5 for collective defense. While a draft peace plan is reportedly nearly finalized, sensitive issues such as territorial concessions remain to be resolved during the leaders’ talks.
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