Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed key steps toward a "full, unconditional ceasefire" amid Russian attacks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday. Zelensky stressed that the ceasefire "must be achieved in the air, sea, and land." He also said that two leaders reviewed discussions between representatives of Ukraine, the United States, France, the UK, and Germany in Paris and London, emphasizing ongoing collaboration within the Coalition of the Willing.
Starmer expressed optimism about recent progress towards securing a lasting peace for Ukraine, urging continued momentum.
During the day, European and US leaders took advantage of their presence at Pope Francis' final rites to hold informal talks. Notably, US President Trump, after a brief exchange with Zelensky, seemed to reassess his earlier stance, suggesting that a Russian-Ukrainian deal might not be imminent and proposing sanctions as a potential push for peace.
