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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer encouraged his European counterparts Sunday to shore up their borders and fully support Ukraine as he announced outlines of a plan to end Russia’s war. He said that every nation must take their own share of the burden. Read our liveblog for the latest developments.
Zelensky ready to work with Europe on possible peace deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday he would work with Europe to set terms for a possible peace deal to present to the United States, after allies gathered in London pledged to spend more on security and assemble a coalition to defend any truce in Ukraine.
The weekend crisis talks, which brought together 18 allies, came at a delicate moment for war-battered Ukraine, facing uncertain US support and on the back foot against Russia’s three-year invasion.
Zelensky said afterwards that the summit cemented their commitment to work towards peace.
“We need peace, not endless war,” he said on Telegram.
“In the near future, all of us in Europe will shape our common positions – the lines we must achieve and the lines we cannot compromise on,” he added. “These positions will be presented to our partners in the United States.”
UK’s Starmer says Europe is at ‘crossroads in history’ as leaders agree to steps to Ukraine peace
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer rallied his European counterparts Sunday to shore up their borders and throw their full weight behind Ukraine as he announced outlines of a plan to end Russia’s war.
“Every nation must contribute to that in the best way that it can, bringing different capabilities and support to the table, but all taking responsibility to act, all stepping up their own share of the burden,” he said.
Starmer’s exhortation to 18 fellow leaders that they need to do the heavy lifting for their own security comes two days after US backing of Ukraine appeared in jeopardy when President Donald Trump lashed out at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and said he wasn’t grateful enough for America’s support.
Trump downplays ‘worrying’ over Putin rapprochement
US President Donald Trump responded Sunday to criticism over his increasing closeness to Russia on Ukraine, saying the United States should worry “less” about Vladimir Putin.
“We should spend less time worrying about Putin, and more time worrying about migrant rape gangs, drug lords, murderers, and people from mental institutions entering our Country – So that we don’t end up like Europe!” Trump posted to his Truth Social platform Sunday night.
Trump’s stunning shift in approach to the war and Russia was on full display days earlier when he berated Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky in front of reporters at the White House.
(FRANCE 24 with AFP, AP and Reuters)
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