In a significant diplomatic development, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump have agreed to join forces on a proposed peace plan for Ukraine. The agreement was reached during a phone call on Saturday, 22 November 2025, with detailed discussions set to continue in Geneva.
A Crucial Diplomatic Call
Downing Street confirmed the conversation, revealing that Sir Keir relayed details from his discussions with the Coalition of the Willing on Ukraine at the G20 summit in South Africa. The leaders agreed that their teams would work together on President Trump's peace proposal, with a follow-up conversation scheduled for Sunday.
Reaffirming Support for Kyiv
This call followed the Prime Minister's conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. A Downing Street spokesperson stated that Sir Keir reiterated the UK's "steadfast support" for Kyiv. President Zelensky noted that they "covered many nuances of diplomatic work" in their efforts to end the war with Russia.
Scrutiny of the US Proposal
Despite the agreement to collaborate, Sir Keir and other world leaders have expressed reservations about the US-drafted framework. Concerns have been raised regarding proposals that would require Kyiv to limit its armed forces, cede territory, and abandon its path to NATO membership. US, Ukrainian, and European national security advisers are due to gather in Switzerland on Sunday to scrutinise the framework in detail.
