Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:26pm on 02 Mar 2025,Sunday International
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the UK and France will collaborate with Ukraine on a peace plan before discussing it with the US. The move follows a tense meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump. Starmer emphasized the need for a "lasting peace" and Europe’s greater role in defense. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch stressed US engagement, while Italy’s Giorgia Meloni echoed calls for unity. Starmer also defended Trump's UK state visit, urging strategic dialogue. The UK aims to bolster defense spending, with European nations urged to increase commitments.
