Britain and France to collaborate with Ukraine on peace plan before presenting it to US

The UK and France will collaborate with Ukraine on developing a peace plan, which will then be presented to Washington for consideration.

Rubryka reports according to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, as quoted by The Guardian.

Starmer stated that these agreements were reached following discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and French President Emmanuel Macron. He also noted that one or two additional countries may join the initiative.

"I think we've got a step in the right direction," Starmer told the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg.

The British prime minister emphasized that any agreement has to be defended to prevent Russia from violating it.

"I am clear about is that if there is to be a deal, if there is to be a stopping of the fighting, then that agreement has to be defended, because the worst of all outcomes is that there is a temporary pause, and then Putin comes again.

That has happened in the past. I think it is a real risk, and that is why we must ensure that if there's a deal, it's a lasting deal, not a temporary pause," Starmer said.

When asked about the exchange of views between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, Starmer commented, "Nobody wants to see that." He confirmed that he had spoken with both leaders by phone after their heated exchange. While he did not provide details, he stressed that his aim was to de-escalate tensions and refocus efforts on supporting Ukraine to achieve a long-term end to hostilities.