Ukraine summit in London: Details revealed
Photo: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (Getty Images)
A summit on Ukraine will take place in London on Sunday, March 2, with the participation of leaders from over 10 countries, as well as the leadership of the EU and NATO, according to UK government.
According to the government, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will participate in the summit, along with the leaders of France, Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Canada, Finland, Sweden, Czechia, and Romania.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and European Council President António Costa will also be attending.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will welcome Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Downing Street in the morning of March 2, followed by the arrival of other leaders.
Key topics of the summit:
- Strengthening Ukraine's position now – including continued military support and increasing economic pressure on Russia.
- The necessity of a strong and lasting agreement that will ensure permanent peace in Ukraine and guarantee its ability to deter and defend against future Russian aggression.
- The next steps in planning reliable security guarantees.
"In partnership with our allies, we must strengthen preparations for the European element of security guarantees alongside ongoing discussions with the U.S. We have the opportunity to unite in ensuring a just and lasting peace in Ukraine that guarantees its sovereignty and security," Starmer said.
London summit
On Sunday, March 2, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is hosting a summit on Ukraine in London. It follows the dispute between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the White House on February 28.
According to Sky News, the Baltic states were "unhappy" about not being invited to the summit on Ukraine.
Zelenskyy arrived in London on Saturday, March 1, where he met with Starmer. Ukraine and the UK signed an agreement for £2.26 billion (over $2.8 billion) in defense funding.
