UK PM Starmer Warns Trump Not to Trust Putin Ahead Ukraine Peace Talks

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has strongly warned US President Donald Trump not to trust Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of their scheduled peace talks in Alaska concerning the Ukraine conflict. Starmer's spokesperson emphasized the UK’s support for Ukraine and the importance of ensuring that any ceasefire agreement is not exploited by Putin to regroup and resume hostilities. While Trump plans to demand an end to the war and consult with Ukrainian and European leaders beforehand, Ukraine’s President Zelensky has not been invited to the initial talks but may participate in subsequent meetings. The UK has been leading efforts on a 'coalition of the willing,' a European-led peacekeeping force intended to monitor any ceasefire and provide security guarantees. European leaders have also stressed that Ukraine must have the final say in any peace proposal, expressing concern over potential territorial concessions. The overall message from the UK and its allies is clear: Putin cannot be trusted to adhere to any agreement without robust safeguards in place.