Ukraine’s President Zelensky and UK Prime Minister Starmer to meet in Downing Street

Ukraine’s President Zelensky and UK Prime Minister Starmer to meet in Downing Street

The tension between Ukraine and Russia is set to take center stage as UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Downing Street. Zelensky’s arrival at Stansted Airport today follows a contentious meeting with US President Donald Trump, where the two leaders clashed over the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

The meeting between Starmer and Zelensky comes ahead of a summit of European leaders hosted by Starmer. The summit will focus on finding a resolution to the war between Ukraine and Russia, as well as broader European defense issues. However, recent events in Washington have cast a shadow over the upcoming meeting, with concerns arising about a potential hardening of relations with the US.

The meeting between Zelensky and Starmer is crucial in addressing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and finding a path towards peace. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.

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