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The Sun
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Starmer and Zelensky meet for last minute crunch talks just hours before Trump & Putin's high-stakes Alaska summit
SIR Keir Starmer hugged Volodmyr Zelensky in Downing Street today on the eve of the high-stakes Alaska summit. The display of unity came ahead of tomorrow's showdown between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin on the future of Ukraine. 3 3 Hopes of a breakthrough to end the war are rising after the US President threw his weight behind trying to secure a ceasefire. But the British PM today assured the Ukrainian leader he will stand by him for as long as it takes to secure a 'just and lasting peace'. After a long embrace outside No10, the pair held talks over a private breakfast to discuss tomorrow's summit. A Downing Street spokesperson said: 'They agreed there had been a powerful sense of unity and a strong resolve to achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. 'They then looked ahead to tomorrow's talks between President Trump and President Putin in Alaska, which present a viable chance to make progress as long as Putin takes action to prove he is serious about peace.' President Zelensky later said the meeting was 'productive' to 'coordinate our positions'. It followed a call between European leaders and President Trump yesterday to lay down some red lines for tomorrow's Alaska talks. The 'Coalition of the Willing' countries led by Britain and France last night vowed to ratchet up economic sanctions if Putin did not agree to a ceasefire on Friday. They also demanded a 'lasting and significant cessation of hostilities', no chance to Ukraine's borders by force, and 'robust' security guarantees for Ukraine. Western leaders including the PM have said their troops stand ready to be deployed to Ukraine to keep the peace, and that there are 'no limitations' on their numbers. The Kremlin today confirmed the Trump-Putin meeting will start at 8.30pm UK time and see the two strongmen spend time alone. They will then hold a press conference afterwards where the world will see if progress has been made. Mr Trump has called the summit a 'feel out' meeting where he will see if Putin is serious about ending the fighting. He said a second meeting between Zelensky and Putin would hopefully be more productive. The Ukrainian President is not attending tomorrow's talks due to the gulf in differences between him and the Kremlin despot. He has previously balked at suggestions by the White House that he should be forced to concede territory as a price of a ceasefire. 3
West Australian
18-05-2025
- Politics
- West Australian
Australian news and politics live: Albanese meets with Zelensky and reaffirms support in war with Russia
Scroll down for all the latest posts. The Prime Minister has met Ukraine's President Volodmyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the Pope Leo XIV's inaugural mass on the steps of St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican in Rome. 'During our campaign I made it clear that the Australian government position that I lead is very supportive of your struggle,' Mr Albanese told President Zelensky. 'The Russian illegal aggression needs to be resisted and we stand with UKraine very clearly and unequivocally. 'Ukraine has to be able to determine your future enough to have something imposed on you.' He said Australian tanks were on their way to Ukraine and repeated that he was willing to join the Coalition of the Willing being formed by French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Read Latika Bourke's full story here. Anthony Albanese is in Rome and has been meeting with world leaders after the Pope's inauguration. For all the latest politics and world news stay right here throughout the day.
Hindustan Times
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Zelensky, Putin, Trump To Sit For Peace Talks In One Room? Ukraine Prez's Stunning Appeal On Camera
Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelensky on May 13 pressed on his demand to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Turkey on May 15. Zelensky said he was even ready to fly to Istanbul in Turkey, instead of the capital, Ankara, if Putin wishes. The Ukrainian President also suggested that United States Donald Trump's participation in Turkey talks would push Putin to fly in and join the discussions personally.
