UK PM to Join Zelensky, Trump in High-Level Talks
British Prime Minister (PM) Keir Starmer will join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in his upcoming meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, the Prime Minister's Office confirmed.
In a statement, the office said that Starmer will attend the talks alongside several European leaders, stressing that he is prepared to support this next stage of renewed negotiations and will reaffirm his commitment that the UK's support for Ukraine will continue for as long as necessary.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte are also set to participate in Monday's meeting.
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