Keir Starmer holds talks with Donald Trump over his humiliating peace plan ultimatum to Zelensky – as ‘involved’ European leaders push again towards Ukraine deal
The Prime Minister has spoken to both Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky amid European pushback against the US President’s controversial 28-point peace plan.
Sir Keir Starmer has agreed that their teams will work together on the US president’s peace proposal for Ukraine during talks in Geneva tomorrow, Downing Street said.
It comes as the Eastern European country faced growing pressure agree to a controversial 28-point plan by Thursday.
The proposal would force it to give up its land, cut its army in half and hold elections within 100 days.
The deal is said to have been negotiated by Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and Kremlin representative Kirill Dmitriev.
It comes shortly after the Ukrainian President said he and the British leader ‘covered many nuances of diplomatic work’ in a bid to end the war with Russia.
Of their phone call, he said: ‘We had a long conversation and covered many nuances of diplomatic work in planning the peace process.
‘Coordination will continue, and I am grateful to the British society for their support.
Sir Keir Starmer has backed both Ukraine and Donald Trump after a call with Volodymyr Zelensky about a US-backed peace plan
Donald Trump, who ‘supports’ the plan, is expected to meet with the Ukrainian President in the coming days
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky attends a joint press conference with Turkey’s President following their meeting at the Presidential Complex in Ankara on November 19, 2025
‘Tomorrow, our advisers will work in Switzerland – representatives from Ukraine, the United States, and the E3 format, namely the UK, France, and Germany.
‘The vast majority of European leaders are ready to assist and get involved.
‘Consultations are ongoing at various levels, and the efforts of everyone who seeks a genuine and lasting peace matter. Thank you!’
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