UK, France pledge to find just peace in Ukraine

10/8/2025 5:43

British Prime Minister Keir

Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron pledged on Saturday

to find a "just and lasting peace" in Ukraine, Britain said, as

U.S. President Donald Trump prepared for talks with Russia's

Vladimir Putin on ending the war.



"They discussed the latest developments in Ukraine,

reiterating their unwavering support to President Zelenskiy and

to securing a just and lasting peace for the Ukrainian people,"

a Downing Street spokesperson said in a statement after Starmer

and Macron spoke.



"They welcomed President Trump’s efforts to stop the killing

in Ukraine and end Russia’s war of aggression, and discussed how

to further work closely with President Trump and President

Zelenskiy over the coming days. They agreed to stay in close

contact,” the spokesperson said.