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US, EU, and Ukrainian officials to meet in UK on Saturday ahead of Trump-Putin meeting

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Posted on August 9, 2025

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LONDON (Reuters) -British foreign minister David Lammy and U.S. Vice President JD Vance will meet Ukrainian and European allies in Britain on Saturday to discuss President Donald Trump's push for

UK Hosts Meeting of US, EU, and Ukrainian Officials Ahead of Trump-Putin Talks

Discussion on Peace Proposals and Security

LONDON (Reuters) -British foreign minister David Lammy and U.S. Vice President JD Vance will meet Ukrainian and European allies in Britain on Saturday to discuss President Donald Trump's push for peace in Ukraine, a spokesperson for Downing Street said.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ahead of the security meeting, the spokesperson said.

Starmer and Zelenskyy discussed Trump's proposals for ending the war in Ukraine ahead of talks with his Russian counterpart on August 15 in Alaska.

Key Participants

"The Prime Minister spoke to President Zelenskyy of Ukraine this morning. They looked ahead to the meeting of National Security Advisers from Europe, Ukraine and the United States taking place today, hosted by the UK Foreign Secretary and US Vice President," the spokesperson said.

Importance of the Meeting

"They agreed this would be a vital forum to discuss progress towards securing a just and lasting peace."

(Reporting by Suban Abdulla; Editing by Emelia Sithole-Matarise)

Key Takeaways

  • US, EU, and Ukrainian officials meet in the UK.
  • Discussion focuses on Trump's peace proposals for Ukraine.
  • Meeting precedes Trump-Putin talks in Alaska.
  • British PM Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy involved.
  • Aims to secure a just and lasting peace.

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What is a security meeting?
A security meeting is a gathering of officials to discuss and address issues related to national or international security, often involving strategic planning.

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