Starmer Says Ukraine Must Shape Any Peace Deal Ahead of Trump-Putin Talks

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office said any settlement to end Russia’s war must be negotiated with Kyiv’s direct involvement, adding that Ukraine alone should determine its future and its borders. The spokesperson expressed the government’s “full support” for President Donald Trump’s efforts to secure a cease-fire and offered British assistance in prospective talks, but emphasised that no agreement can be imposed on Ukraine without its consent. The remarks, delivered ahead of a planned Trump-Putin summit, highlight European concerns about being bypassed in U.S.–Russia diplomacy and signal London’s insistence that Ukrainian sovereignty remains the guiding principle for any peace framework.