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UK says Putin’s ceasefire refusal ‘disappointing’ as diplomatic talks continue

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer spoke with the Ukrainian leader on Tuesday evening (Jordan Pettitt/PA) - (PA Wire)

Vladimir Putin’s resistance to accepting an immediate ceasefire without conditions is “disappointing” and Ukraine has Britain’s “unwavering support”, Downing Street has said amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the war.

Sir Keir Starmer said he had reaffirmed the UK’s steadfast backing for Kyiv in a call with Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday. It came ahead of a call between the Ukrainian leader with Donald Trump on Wednesday, described by the US president as “very good”.

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