British Prime Minister Sir Care Starmer And the French president Emmanuel Macron The French leader said that we hope that this will lead to a partial ceasefire in Ukraine that does not cover clashes on the ground.
Why do it matter
Tell the BBC early on Sunday That London and Paris, along with “one or two others”, agreed to work with Ukraine in a ceasefire plan to submit to the United States
But there is still a few fixed idea on how Europe has the ability of many opinions that are different to gather together to provide concrete results to Ukraine, after the continent and Kiev from the US talks were cut with Russia. The United Kingdom and France have emerged as pioneering voices, which are only two nuclear powers in Europe.
European unity has taken new importance as an American president Donald Trump His administration quickly re -defined Washington’s relationship with the continent, driven by Trump’s increase and Vice President JD Vance with the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky In the White House on Friday.
What do you know
Macron told the French newspaper Lu Figaro In an article published on Sunday that he and Sarmer suggested a ceasefire “in the air, in the seas and on the energy infrastructure” that would extend one month.
Russia has collected energy infrastructure in Ukraine with continuous missile and drone attacks, limiting access to heating, energy and water for large parts of the war -torn country. There are deep concerns about how fighting affects facilities associated with nuclear power plants in Ukraine, such as sub -stations.
Macron said it would be “very difficult” for international observers to ensure that the ceasefire has been respected that covered the fighting on the ground.
Macron said that the front line currently extends the distance between Paris and the Hungarian capital, Budapest. The front line clashes between Russian and Ukrainian forces cover only a shy distance of 1000 km (620 miles).
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Locke Pollard, Minister of Armed Forces in Britain, said, said BBC On Monday, no agreement was reached, but a number of different options were discussed.
Macron’s comments came as a group of European leaders traveled to the British capital to obtain a new summit, designed to retain a continental action plan to secure a peace agreement in Ukraine, which was not fully in Washington’s whims.
Starmer revealed on Sunday a four -point action plan to try to end more than three years of war in Ukraine, which includes maintaining the flow of military aid to Ukraine, which increases economic pressure on Russia and the presence of Ukraine on the table in any peace talks.
The British leader said in the aftermath of the conference in central London that the “Alliance of those who wish” will help defend any deal for Ukraine and provide security guarantees. However, Starmer and Zelensky said that there is a need to support the strong “Backstop” in a peace deal with Russia to ensure that Moscow has not risen on the terms of the agreement.
But Europe has struggled to agree on a lot. Starmer said last month that he was ready for British forces’ commitment to the peacekeeping force in Ukraine – a declaration that was criticized soon by the German counselor, the spontaneous working, as “completely premature.”
“Every country will not feel every nation the ability to contribute,” Starmer said at a press conference on Sunday. No countries would explain.
“Europe must raise heavy lifting,” said Starmer. “We have made real progress today,” he added.
The summit came out of the back of a warm welcome by Starmer that extended to Zelinski, who arrived in London from the back of his catastrophic oval meeting with Trump and Fase.
the republican President Zelinski was accused of “gambling with World War III” in front of the world’s media cameras and broadcasting.
Among the various thorny exchanges, US Vice President JD Vance “He gave some words of appreciation to the United States of America and the president who is trying to save your country.” Then Zelinski left the White House early.
While Starmer sought to draw a picture of Europe still on great conditions with the United States, he admitted while appearing on the BBC early on Sunday that he was “uncomfortable” to see the White House reactions.
Who said what
Starmer He said during his press conference after Sumit in London that the UK is ready to support the ceasefire agreement “with shoes on the ground and aircraft in the air, with others.”
Zelinski He said in a message It was published on social media that “as a result of these days, we see clear support from Europe. Even more unity, and even more willing to cooperate.”
What happens after that
It remains to see the type of agreement that will be achieved from the talks – and the extent of speed – we mention how you will be involved with Russian discussions with the United States
