UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a phone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday to discuss further steps toward a peaceful resolution of Russia’s war against Ukraine following the U.S.-Ukraine agreements reached in Jeddah.
As reported by Ukrinform, this was stated on the official website of the UK government.
“The Prime Minister spoke to the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, this afternoon. The leaders began by reflecting on the significant breakthrough made by President Trump and President Zelenksyy on a peace plan this week,” the statement reads.
During the conversation, President Macron updated Starmer on the meeting of defense chiefs that took place in Paris earlier this week. The UK Prime Minister welcomed the concrete steps taken by partners and NATO members in support of Ukraine.
“Tomorrow’s meeting of the Coalition of the Willing would be another important moment to further galvanise support and maintain momentum, the Prime Minister added,” the UK government reported.
As reported by Ukrinform, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also held a phone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday to discuss the latest developments and coordinate further steps.