According to Downing Street, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer had a conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday evening to discuss the progress made by U.S. President Donald Trump in ceasefire talks with Russia. Zelenskiy shared an update on the frontline situation, while Starmer reaffirmed Britain’s unwavering support. The statement from Starmer’s office, as reported by PA Media, highlighted Britain’s appreciation for the progress made by Trump towards a ceasefire in Ukraine and emphasized the importance of negotiations leading to a just and lasting peace. Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to a temporary halt in attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities, but he did not back a full 30-day ceasefire that Trump had hoped would be a significant step towards a lasting peace agreement. Ukraine has indicated its support for a modified agreement that would involve both countries refraining from targeting each other’s energy infrastructure for a period of 30 days. Zelenskiy mentioned that a detailed conversation with President Trump would clarify the offers made between Russia and the U.S. since the full-scale invasion in 2022 has resulted in significant casualties, displacements, and destruction.
