Burnham issues statement on Ukraine after holding fresh Trump talks Andy Burnham and US President Donald Trump have agreed the need to “continue working towards a ceasefire that prevented more loss of life” in Ukraine, Downing Street said. It comes after the Prime Minister spoke to Mr Trump on Monday afternoon. A Downing Street spokesperson said: “On Ukraine, the two leaders agreed on the need to continue working towards a ceasefire that prevented more loss of life. “The Prime Minister reiterated the UK’s support for Ukraine and for recent US-led peace negotiations. “On the Middle East, the Prime Minister set out the UK’s commitment to working towards peace and security in the region, stressing the importance of the Two-State Solution, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and ensuring that Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon.” More to follow... Subscribe here to get the latest updates from The Independent Join our commenting forum Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their repliesComments
Burnham issues statement on Ukraine after holding fresh Trump talks Andy Burnham and US President Donald Trump have agreed the need to “continue working towards a ceasefire that prevented more loss of life” in Ukraine, Downing Street said. It comes after the Prime Minister spoke …
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Downing Street stated that Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump agreed on the importance of pursuing a ceasefire in Ukraine, with the Prime Minister expressing support for ongoing US-led peace efforts. Additionally, the UK reaffirmed its commitment to Middle East peace, emphasizing the Two-State Solution and the prevention of nuclear proliferation in Iran.
US officials report that intensified sanctions and a naval blockade have curtailed Iran’s oil exports and foreign currency access, according to regional sources. While these measures aim to compel Tehran to ensure free passage through the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian authorities remain defiant, with domestic resilience reportedly mitigating the intended economic impact.
Vladimir Putin held talks with senior U.S. representatives, described as key negotiators for President Trump, in an effort to restart peace negotiations regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict. This diplomatic engagement represents a renewed attempt to facilitate a resolution to the ongoing war.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow to discuss efforts to end the war in Ukraine, stating that Moscow-Washington contact is beneficial. Witkoff reported that the discussion included a Russian agreement to a ceasefire during the US delegation's visit, though the full scope of any terms remains under negotiation.