Starmer claims Trump has ‘brought us closer than ever before to ending Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine’

WorldPolitics
16 Aug 2025 • 6:33 PM MYT
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  • A highly anticipated summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska concluded without a ceasefire deal for Ukraine, though both leaders claimed progress was made.
  • Sir Keir Starmer welcomed Donald Trump's suggestion of providing robust security guarantees for Ukraine, commending his efforts to end the conflict.
  • Sir Keir emphasised that any future peace process must include President Zelenskyy, who was not present at the Alaska talks.
  • European leaders, including those from France, Italy, and Germany, reiterated that Ukraine's armed forces should face no limitations and that Russia cannot veto Ukraine's path to EU and NATO.
  • Following the summit, President Zelenskyy announced he would travel to Washington for a meeting with Donald Trump to discuss ending the war.

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