Trump to Speak With Putin After Starmer-Led Ceasefire Push

Trump to Speak With Putin After Starmer-Led Ceasefire Push

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On Sunday evening, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer held discussions with the leaders of the United States, Italy, France, and Germany regarding Russia's war against Ukraine and the need for an unconditional ceasefire.

The UK government said this in a press release, CE Report quotes Ukrinform.

"The Prime Minister spoke to leaders of the United States, Italy, France and Germany last night [18 May 2025]. The leaders discussed the situation in Ukraine, and the catastrophic cost of the war to both sides," the press release states.

Looking ahead to U.S. President Donald Trump's call with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin on Monday, the "leaders discussed the need for an unconditional ceasefire and for President Putin to take peace talks seriously."

"They also discussed the use of sanctions if Russia failed to engage seriously in a ceasefire and peace talks. The leaders looked forward to speaking again soon," the statement reads.

On Saturday, Trump announced he would speak with Putin on Monday, May 19, followed by a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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