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Starmer to call European allies ahead of Zelensky White House visit

European and allied leaders convene virtually to coordinate support for Ukraine and secure US security guarantees ahead of Zelensky's White House talks, following Trump-Putin summit without ceasefire deal.

  • French President Emmanuel Macron’s office said on Sunday the 'Coalition of the Willing' will convene via video link ahead of Zelensky’s White House visit.
  • Following the August 15 summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Sir Keir Starmer and European leaders discussed support for Ukraine after the summit ended without a ceasefire agreement.
  • Sources say the 'Coalition of the Willing' of over 20 mostly European countries will discuss the August 15 meeting and next steps, including talks between Trump and the Ukrainian president.
  • According to a Downing Street spokesman, leaders reaffirmed support for Ukraine and praised `President Zelensky’s desire for a just and lasting peace.`
  • Further talks are expected to address security guarantees, with leaders praising President Trump’s commitment through the Multinational Force Ukraine and readiness to deploy reassurance forces.
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U.S. President Donald Trump received his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodimir Zelenski, this Monday in the White House before both of them hold a crucial meeting to try to end the war launched by Russia against its neighbour in 2022 in the eyes of several European leaders who have also travelled to Washington to support Kiev.

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A "preparatory meeting" will take place between the European leaders present in Washington, D.C., and the Ukrainian President before his meeting with the American President at the White House, which is scheduled to take place around 7 p.m., Paris time.

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