The British and French to develop a peace plan – and then present it to Trump
Great Britain and France have agreed to work with Kyiv to develop a peace plan for the Ukraine war. The plan will then be presented to the United States. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced this in an interview with the BBC on Sunday morning.
It is possible that another “one or two countries” will help develop the plan, according to Starmer.
– I think this is a step in the right direction, he says.
He adds that Trump also wants to achieve peace in Ukraine.
– Everyone agrees on that except Putin.
Starmer lists three points that are absolutely necessary to achieve a long-term peace: a strong Ukraine, European security guarantees and that the United States is in the background as an ultimate insurance.
The agreement takes place in connection with the special Ukraine meeting in London. A total of 18 European heads of government, including Ulf Kristersson, are participating.
Great Britain and France have agreed to work with Kyiv to develop a peace plan for the Ukraine war. The plan will then be presented to the United States. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced this in an interview with the BBC on Sunday morning.
It is possible that another “one or two countries” will help develop the plan, according to Starmer.
– I think this is a step in the right direction, he says.
He adds that Trump also wants to achieve peace in Ukraine.
– Everyone agrees on that except Putin.
Starmer lists three points that are absolutely necessary to achieve a long-term peace: a strong Ukraine, European security guarantees and that the United States is in the background as an ultimate insurance.
The agreement takes place in connection with the special Ukraine meeting in London. A total of 18 European heads of government, including Ulf Kristersson, are participating.
Meloni: Wants to play key role as bridge builder with the US
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was one of the first heads of government to be in the spotlight when Europe's heads of government gather in London today. The summit on Ukraine is preceded by a bilateral meeting between Meloni and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Before the talks began, Meloni warned of the development.
- It is very, very important that we avoid the risk of the West splitting up. Here, Britain and Italy can play a key role as bridge builders.
Several analysts have raised the possibility of Italy serving as a bridge to the US, since Trump and Meloni get along well.
This afternoon, the summit of 18 European heads of government begins.
The meeting is underway – Zelensky and Kristersson are participating
The European summit on the new security situation is currently underway at Lancaster House in London, several media outlets report.
The meeting is taking place in the shadow of the major row that broke out between Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky and the United States' Donald Trump in the White House on Friday evening.
Shortly after 3 p.m., all leaders had arrived. Including Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyj as well as the leaders of the UK, Italy, Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Romania, the Czech Republic and Finland.
The meeting will take place behind closed doors. A press conference is expected when it is finished.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was one of the first heads of government to be in the spotlight when Europe's heads of government gather in London today. The summit on Ukraine is preceded by a bilateral meeting between Meloni and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Before the talks began, Meloni warned of the development.
- It is very, very important that we avoid the risk of the West splitting up. Here, Britain and Italy can play a key role as bridge builders.
Several analysts have raised the possibility of Italy serving as a bridge to the US, since Trump and Meloni get along well.
This afternoon, the summit of 18 European heads of government begins.
The meeting is underway – Zelensky and Kristersson are participating
The European summit on the new security situation is currently underway at Lancaster House in London, several media outlets report.
The meeting is taking place in the shadow of the major row that broke out between Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky and the United States' Donald Trump in the White House on Friday evening.
Shortly after 3 p.m., all leaders had arrived. Including Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyj as well as the leaders of the UK, Italy, Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Romania, the Czech Republic and Finland.
The meeting will take place behind closed doors. A press conference is expected when it is finished.
Ex-diplomat: Russia still sees the US as an enemy
Russia still sees the US as its enemy and is comfortable with the fact that "the enemy is now behaving strangely". This is what Johan Molander, former ambassador to Moscow, tells SvD.
What awaits in the near future is difficult to predict, says the ex-diplomat. He describes the development of events as “the whole sea is storming”.
– Why Trump is giving the Russian version of everything is a mystery. It does not correspond to what I would objectively call the interests of the United States, says Molander and dismisses the Russians' talk of peace in Ukraine.
Russia still sees the US as its enemy and is comfortable with the fact that "the enemy is now behaving strangely". This is what Johan Molander, former ambassador to Moscow, tells SvD.
What awaits in the near future is difficult to predict, says the ex-diplomat. He describes the development of events as “the whole sea is storming”.
– Why Trump is giving the Russian version of everything is a mystery. It does not correspond to what I would objectively call the interests of the United States, says Molander and dismisses the Russians' talk of peace in Ukraine.
Russia praises US shift: “They share our vision”
The US’s changed stance in foreign policy suits Russia well, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said according to news agencies. If the political will is maintained from both Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, this path “could be quite fast and successful,” he continued.
– The new administration is rapidly changing all foreign policy constellations. This largely coincides with our vision.
At the same time, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov praised Trump’s “pragmatic attempts” to end the war in Ukraine. At the same time, he accused Europe of wanting to push the conflict further.
The US’s new stance on Ukraine has sent shockwaves across Europe. Today, 22 European leaders are gathering in Britain to discuss the war and security on the continent.
The US’s changed stance in foreign policy suits Russia well, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said according to news agencies. If the political will is maintained from both Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, this path “could be quite fast and successful,” he continued.
– The new administration is rapidly changing all foreign policy constellations. This largely coincides with our vision.
At the same time, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov praised Trump’s “pragmatic attempts” to end the war in Ukraine. At the same time, he accused Europe of wanting to push the conflict further.
The US’s new stance on Ukraine has sent shockwaves across Europe. Today, 22 European leaders are gathering in Britain to discuss the war and security on the continent.
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