Starmer Discusses Russian War Against Ukraine with US, Italy, France and Germany
- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke on May 18 with U.S., French, German, and Italian leaders about Russia's war against Ukraine and the need for a ceasefire.
- The call followed a May 10 joint endorsement by these European countries and the U.S. Of a 30-day unconditional ceasefire proposal initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump and supported by Ukraine.
- Leaders discussed intensifying sanctions if Russia refuses meaningful ceasefire talks after unsuccessful May 16 Russia-Ukraine negotiations in Istanbul that ended with no breakthrough.
- U.K. Foreign Minister David Lammy accused Moscow of obfuscation while French President Emmanuel Macron urged Putin to accept the ceasefire to show he wants peace.
- The diplomatic efforts aim to halt a war ongoing for more than three years but face Russian reluctance, as Moscow demands Ukraine accept terms before pausing fighting.
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Starmer, Western leaders call for unconditional Ukraine ceasefire ahead of Trump-Putin talks
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a call on May 18 with the leaders of the U.S. France, Germany, and Italy to coordinate positions ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s upcoming conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin.Trump said he will be speaking, by telephone, to President Vladimir Putin of Russia on May 19 at 10 a.m. Washington time.According to a Downing Street spokesperson, the leaders discussed Russia’s ongoing war a…
UK's Starmer discussed Ukraine war with leaders of US, Italy, France and Germany
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday discussed the war in Ukraine with leaders of the U.S., Italy, France and Germany, a Downing Street spokesperson said. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Starmer discusses Russian war against Ukraine with US, Italy, France and Germany
(Reuters) -British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday discussed Russia's war against Ukraine with leaders of the U.S., Italy, France and Germany, a Downing Street spokesperson said.
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