France, Germany, and UK are moving toward seizing the frozen Russian Central Bank assets to Ukraine for military support if Russia violates a ceasefire.
Days after Trump slams Zelenskyy "not peace-ready" in heated White House talks, the London emergency meeting exposes the next critical flaw: Europe's hasty Ukraine framework seems to falter without the US backing it races to replace
A Downing Street spokesperson announced Prime Minister Starmer's talks with Zelenskyy and Macron while emphasizing Britain's commitment to "Ukraine's sovereignty and security."
As Starmer and Macron meet with Trump this week, they present a unified front against bilateral US-Russia peace talks on Ukraine, offering European security guarantees for Ukraine in exchange.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s reaffirmation of support for Ukraine, ahead of discussions with Donald Trump, reinforces Britain’s commitment to Kyiv’s sovereignty at a crucial moment for global security.
The UK government will deliver a "triple whammy" of support measures for Ukraine, including military aid, sanctions, and financial crackdowns, The Telegraph reveals.
"We're considering sending experts or troops in limited numbers, outside any conflict zone," Macron said, while discussions with British counterparts continue about potential security guarantees for Kyiv amid the US support uncertainty.
Europe is considering deploying a 25,000–30,000-strong deterrence force to Ukraine, positioned away from the front lines but ready to respond if Russia escalates the war.
The EU and UK leaders will meet in Paris following the US move to initiate separate peace talks with Russia, while Ukraine warns against exclusion from negotiations about its future.
Britain's new 100-year partnership with Ukraine has drawn sharp rebuke from Moscow, with Russia asserting exclusive control over the Sea of Azov despite its internationally recognized status as shared waters.
He stresses that Russia's war is not just about Ukrainian sovereignty but also impacts the UK, particularly British values, freedom, democracy, and the cost of living.
The landmark security agreement signed between the United Kingdom and Ukraine in Kyiv establishes one of the longest-term bilateral partnerships in modern diplomatic history.