Starmer hosts Ukraine’s Zelenskyy ahead of high-stakes Trump-Putin meeting
Summary
The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in London, while a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin is planned in Alaska. The discussions are taking place amid ongoing concerns over the conflict in Ukraine and the potential for new sanctions against Russia.Key Facts
- Keir Starmer, the UK Prime Minister, is hosting Ukraine's President Zelenskyy at 10 Downing Street.
- Tensions are high as a key meeting between US President Trump and Russian President Putin is set for Friday in Alaska.
- Starmer indicated the UK might impose more sanctions on Russia if it continues the war in Ukraine.
- Trump has warned Russia of severe consequences if it does not cease its military activities in Ukraine.
- There is concern in Ukraine about Zelenskyy's exclusion from the Trump-Putin meeting, although Trump mentioned a possible future meeting with Zelenskyy.
- The US has considered a territorial "swap" as a peace solution, which Ukraine has rejected.
- A group led by Starmer, Macron, and Merz stated that international borders should not change by force and called for stronger sanctions if Russia does not agree to a ceasefire.
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