Talking to Trump late on Monday, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer “reiterated that every one should work collectively to place Ukraine within the strongest attainable place to safe a simply and lasting peace”, the British chief’s spokesperson stated.
Russia seized the Crimea peninsula from Ukraine in 2014 and controls most of 4 jap Ukrainian areas following its invasion in February 2022. It controls a few fifth of Ukrainian territory.
Putin stated he despatched troops into Ukraine as a result of NATO’s creeping growth threatened Russia’s safety. He has demanded Ukraine drop its ambition of becoming a member of the Western navy alliance.
Putin has additionally stated Russia should maintain management of the Ukrainian territory it has seized, that Western sanctions needs to be eased and Kyiv should stage a presidential election. Zelenskyy, elected in 2019, guidelines beneath martial regulation he imposed due to the conflict.
