UK says Ukraine must be included in war talks
Photo: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer (Getty Images)
UK believes that Ukraine must be involved in negotiations to end the war. Peace cannot be imposed upon Ukraine, Sky News reports.
"We will never trust President Putin as far as you can throw him, but we will support Ukraine and President Trump and European nations as we enter these negotiations," the UK Spokesperson said.
The administration of the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer believes that any peace must be built with Ukraine, not imposed upon the country.
"Any peace must be built with Ukraine, not imposed upon it, and we will not reward aggression or compromise sovereignty. Ukraine will decide its own future, and we will support it every step of the way," the UK Spokesperson added.
Trump-Putin meeting
US President Donald Trump will meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on August 15. The summit will take place in a strategic location - Alaska.
According to Western media, the White House is considering inviting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the meeting.
In addition, Trump recently spoke about the possibility of a "territory swap" with Russia, including returning some territories to Ukraine.
In response, Volodymyr Zelenskyy reminded that the territorial issue is explained in the Constitution, and Ukraine will not give up its lands to the Russians.
European countries are calling for Ukraine's direct participation in the negotiations. According to Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, the US promised to consult with Europe before the Trump-Putin meeting.
To find out more about what to expect from the Trump-Putin meeting, read our material on the topic.
