Starmer announces 'coalition of the willing' to guarantee Ukraine peace
The UK prime minister says Europe would take the lead but would need US backing for a peace plan.
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Starmer’s call for ‘coalition of the willing’ sends reminder to US
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Zelenskyy says he’s willing to give up presidency for peace in Ukraine or NATO membership
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Starmer’s plan for peace in Ukraine: key takeaways from London summit
UK prime minister and a host of leaders, including Volodymyr Zelenskyy, met to discuss ending the war. Europe is “at a crossroads in history”, said Keir Starmer as he hosted 18 leaders at a ...The Guardian - 15h
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