Starmer Hosts European Leaders on March 2 for Ukraine Summit

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to host a summit in London on Sunday with European and EU leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, to enhance support for Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia. The meeting aims to solidify collective European action, focusing on military aid and economic pressure against Russia, while also emphasizing the importance of Ukraine's role in any peace negotiations. Concurrently, President Donald Trump met with Zelensky at the White House, discussing efforts to finalize a peace deal and the development of critical minerals in Ukraine. Trump expressed skepticism about offering extensive U.S. security guarantees, urging European nations to assume greater responsibility for Ukraine's defense. Both leaders have highlighted the need for a strong commitment from the U.S. to deter further Russian aggression. The discussions follow recent meetings among European leaders, signaling a unified approach to strengthening Ukraine's position against Russia.