British Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a phone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday evening. Downing Street released a statement detailing the discussion, emphasizing the UK's continued backing of Ukraine.
The statement indicated that the leaders discussed the advancements made by U.S. President Trump in ceasefire negotiations with Russia. President Zelensky provided an update on the current situation on the front lines.
The Prime Minister reaffirmed the United Kingdom's steadfast support for Ukraine during the call. Earlier that day, the White House announced that U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed on an "energy and infrastructure ceasefire" in Ukraine. They also planned to begin technical discussions on implementing a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea, aiming for a complete ceasefire and lasting peace.
11 Comments
Matzomaster
The UK should focus on strengthening sanctions against Russia, not on phone calls.
Karamba
Energy & Infrastructure ceasefire? What a joke. The Russians will just use it to regroup.
Rotfront
This story is all spin. Let's see the details of this agreement before we get hopeful.
G P Floyd Jr
This smells like a backroom deal that will leave Ukraine worse off. No transparency.
Rolihlahla
I'm tired of politicians acting like they can control these things.
Martin L King
The idea that Trump and Putin can bring about peace is ludicrous. They probably have their own agendas.
Rolihlahla
Trump and Putin? Sounds like a disaster waiting to happen. Britain shouldn't get involved in their 'negotiations'.
G P Floyd Jr
This 'ceasefire' is just a break for Russia to rearm and attack even harder later.
Martin L King
Starmer's probably pandering to optics here, looking good at home without doing anything meaningful.
Muchacho
If Trump is really involved, the ceasefire is destined to fail. He's too unpredictable.
sagormia
Even small gestures of support can boost morale and send a message of unity.