Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron spoke to “compare notes” on their work towards a possible peace in Ukraine, Downing Street said, as the EU moved to free up hundreds of billions of euros for security.

It would be a “big mistake” to stop sending support to Ukraine and think that “all we’ve got to do is wait for a deal now” between Kyiv and Moscow, Sir Keir Starmer said.Speaking with employees working in the defence industry in the North West,

Putin’s forces launch massive missile and drone attack on Ukrainian energy targets - Russia's intentions to continue waging war with Europe have been uncovered, says Macron

The leaders of Britain and France are spearheading a desperate diplomatic drive to shore up Europe’s security, bolster Ukraine’s defenses and ensure the Trump administration doesn’t seek a ceasefire on terms that reward Moscow for invading its neighbor.

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Starmer hails ‘historic step forward’ after EU defence talks - The Prime Minister also welcomed the prospect of peace talks next week in Saudi Arabia.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is using a visit to Washington to press President Donald Trump not to abandon Ukraine as he looks to find a quick endgame to Russia’s bloody invasion of its neighbor.

The UK is achieving the role Brexiters said it would have - a leading voice in Europe while still outside the EU. But Keir Starmer must back his rhetoric on Russia with action.