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Starmer, Trump discussed Russia-Ukraine, Iran after Geneva talks, Downing Street says

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Posted on February 18, 2026

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Feb 18 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday night about U.S.-mediated Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Geneva, as well as talks between the U.S.

Starmer and Trump Discuss Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks in Geneva

Key Discussions Between Starmer and Trump

Feb 18 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday night about U.S.-mediated Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Geneva, as well as talks between the U.S. and Iran on their nuclear dispute, a Downing Street spokesperson said.

Russia-Ukraine Peace Negotiations

Starmer also discussed Gaza with Trump and stressed on the importance of securing further access for humanitarian aid, the spokesperson said.

Humanitarian Aid in Gaza

Negotiators from Ukraine and Russia concluded the first of two days of the U.S.-mediated peace talks in Geneva on Tuesday, with Trump pressing Kyiv to act fast to reach a deal.

Iran Nuclear Understanding

Separately, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Tehran and Washington reached an understanding on Tuesday on "guiding principles" aimed at resolving their longstanding nuclear dispute, but that did not mean a deal is imminent.

(Reporting by Rishabh Jaiswal and Shubham Kalia in Bengaluru; Editing by Christopher Cushing)

Key Takeaways

  • Starmer and Trump discussed Russia-Ukraine peace talks.
  • Geneva hosted U.S.-mediated negotiations.
  • Humanitarian aid access in Gaza was emphasized.
  • Iran and U.S. reached a nuclear understanding.
  • Discussions aimed at resolving nuclear disputes.

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