British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reaffirmed the UK's unwavering support for Ukraine during a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, a Downing Street spokesman said. The conversation took place just before Zelensky met with US President Donald Trump at his residence in Florida, PAP reports.
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According to Starmer's spokesman, during the phone call, the Prime Minister assured that London would be “committed to achieving a just and lasting peace.”
“Both leaders condemned Russia’s brutal and illegal invasion, as well as the recent attack on Kyiv,” the official said.
He noted that Starmer and Zelensky “welcomed the ongoing diplomatic efforts and also praised President Trump for his continued commitment to peace.”
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Earlier, Zelensky wrote on the air of the news service on X that he had spoken with Starmer. “We discussed preparations for the meeting with President Trump, as well as all our contacts with European partners. I informed him about the situation on the front lines and the consequences of the Russian attacks. We greatly appreciate the support of the United Kingdom. We will stay in touch!” – assured the Ukrainian president.
Previously, former British Ambassador to the Russian Federation Laurie Bristow noted that an agreement between Russia and Ukraine to end the war is impossible while Putin is alive.
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