- Prime Minister Andy Burnham and US President Donald Trump agreed on the need to continue working towards a ceasefire in Ukraine during a telephone call on Monday afternoon.
- The discussion followed recent US-led peace negotiations in Kyiv and Moscow aimed at ending the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
- Mr Burnham reiterated the UK's commitment to Middle East security, emphasising a Two-State Solution, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
- The Prime Minister also congratulated Mr Trump on US employment statistics and discussed positive growth signs within the UK economy.
- The call comes amidst ongoing support for Ukraine following a foiled Russian drone attack at Leipzig airport, a critical logistics hub for Kyiv.
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