A United Stand: Leaders Call for Russian Action on Peace

In a show of international solidarity, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy have welcomed a new deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump for Russia to advance its efforts toward ending its long-standing war.

The leaders, after a recent call, expressed mutual agreement that Russia remains the main hurdle to achieving peace and urged for substantive progress on a peace agreement. Their coordinated stance reflects an escalating push to break the impasse in negotiations.

A Downing Street spokesperson announced the united front following discussions that emphasized the necessity of holding Russia accountable for its delaying tactics and highlighted the urgency for a peaceful resolution.

(With inputs from agencies.)