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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alastair Jamieson

Starmer backs Ukraine ceasefire call as Russia’s ‘Easter truce’ ends

The prime minister has spoken to Volodymyr Zelensky to emphasise his ‘iron-clad’ commitment to Ukraine - (PA)

Ukraine is sending a delegation to London on Wednesday for talks with Western allies on finding a resolution to the war with Russia, Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday – as Vladimir Putin separately raised the possibility of bilateral talks with Kyiv for the first time in years.

The Ukrainian president said he had had a “good and detailed conversation” with Sir Keir Starmer, who supports calls for a full ceasefire.

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