Speaking after meeting European leaders in Paris, the prime minister says "a US security guarantee is the only way to effectively deter Russia from attacking Ukraine again". -
Starmer turns to N Ireland peace broker in quest for US backstop in Ukraine
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UK helped Ukraine and US reach ceasefire deal, government sources say
Sir Keir Starmer led European efforts to mend Trump-Zelensky relationship, UK government sources tell the BBC.BBC News - 1d -
Ukraine will need to make territorial concessions for peace deal, Rubio says
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Keir Starmer’s poll ratings leap after Trump withdraws support for Ukraine
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Trump says Ukraine 'more difficult' to deal with than Russia
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Art of a deal: how UK and France led dogged effort to repair US-Ukraine ties – for now
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Ukraine Must Cede Territory in Any Peace Deal, Rubio Says
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Starmer says 'all options on table' on US tariffs
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30-Day ceasefire for Ukraine?
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Zelenskyy agrees to 30-day US ceasefire deal; explosions reported in Kyiv and Kharkiv – Ukraine war live
Donald Trump plans to talk to Vladimir Putin about ceasefire; Russian state media reports explosions in Ukraine capital as Kyiv’s mayor says air defence forces are repelling the strikes. As the ...The Guardian - 1d
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