An emergency summit is to be held among European leaders as concerns grow over Donald Trump’s interventions on the peace process in Ukraine.
Sir Keir Starmer called it a “once-in-a-generation moment for our national security” adding it was clear Europe must take a greater role in Nato.
It comes as US officials have confirmed senior White House officials are set to meet with Russian and Ukrainian negotiators in Saudi Arabia in coming days.
President Donald Trump’s special envoy to Ukraine said leaders from Europe would be consulted but not take part in any talks between US and Russia over ending the war in Ukraine.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is set to meet with Macron and other leaders (file pic)
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Putin and Trump pictured in 2018
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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky
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Starmer told the BBC he will “work to ensure we keep US and Europe together” on Ukraine.
On X, President Zelensky wrote: “We have begun working with President Trump’s team and can already see that success is attainable. Right now, the world is looking up to America as the power that has the ability to not only stop the war but also help ensure the reliability of peace afterward.
Ahead of the Munich Security Conference, I had a good call with [President Trump], as well as a substantive meeting with Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Rubio. We are also expecting General Kellogg to visit Ukraine soon to further assess the situation and explore pathways to President Trump’s strong solutions, which can be truly peacemaking.
“Of course, we will see more of Putin’s attempts to deceive the world and prolong the war. But real peace is possible—and we must achieve it together: Ukraine, the United States, and Europe. This is about our shared security. Thank you, America!”
President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy
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