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UK's Starmer, France's Macron welcome Trump's work towards durable peace in Ukraine

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Posted on February 25, 2025

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LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday they welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump's leadership in working towards a durable peace in

Starmer and Macron Praise Trump's Efforts for Peace in Ukraine

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday they welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump's leadership in working towards a durable peace in Ukraine.

A spokesperson for Starmer's office said both leaders spoke over the phone earlier on Tuesday and reiterated Ukraine must be at the heart of any peace negotiations over the war with Russia, and that Europe was ready to play its part.

Macron met Trump on Monday and Starmer will travel to Washington this week.

Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy also spoke by telephone, both leaders said in social media posts.

Macron, writing on X, said efforts were continuing to achieve a "solid and lasting peace in Ukraine". Zelenskiy thanked Macron for his support in his nightly video address.

(Reporting by Catarina Demony; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama, Ron Popeski and Marguerita Choy)

Key Takeaways

  • Starmer and Macron commend Trump's peace efforts in Ukraine.
  • Ukraine must be central in peace negotiations with Russia.
  • Europe is ready to contribute to peace efforts.
  • Macron and Zelenskiy continue discussions on peace.
  • Starmer to visit Washington for further talks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Starmer and Macron discuss regarding Ukraine?
Starmer and Macron reiterated that Ukraine must be at the heart of any peace negotiations over the war with Russia.
What was Macron's statement about peace in Ukraine?
Macron stated that efforts were continuing to achieve a 'solid and lasting peace in Ukraine'.
Who did Macron meet with recently?
Macron met with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday to discuss peace efforts in Ukraine.
What is Starmer's upcoming plan related to the U.S.?
Starmer will travel to Washington later this week to continue discussions on the situation in Ukraine.
How did Zelenskiy respond to Macron's support?
Zelenskiy thanked Macron for his support in his nightly video address.

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