US, EU, Ukraine officials meet in UK to discuss Trump’s Ukraine peace plan

On Saturday, senior officials from the United States, European Union, and Ukraine gathered in the United Kingdom to prepare for upcoming high-level talks on ending the war in Ukraine. The meeting, hosted by British Foreign Secretary David Lammy and US Vice President JD Vance, comes just days before President Donald Trump is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 15 in Alaska. The discussions focused on Trump’s push for peace and how it might shape the future of Ukraine’s sovereignty and security.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ahead of the meeting. Both leaders agreed the talks would serve as a crucial opportunity to explore ways to secure a “just and lasting peace.” The UK government emphasized that the gathering of National Security Advisers from Europe, Ukraine, and the US would provide a platform to assess progress and align strategies ahead of the Trump-Putin discussions. The meeting takes place amid ongoing uncertainty about the details of Trump’s plan and whether it would require concessions from Ukraine. The UK and Ukraine are seeking assurances that any agreement reached will safeguard Ukraine’s territorial integrity and long-term stability.

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The London meeting marks a significant diplomatic step in the build-up to the August 15 Trump-Putin summit. While no official outline of Trump’s peace proposal has been released, political observers expect it to focus on halting active combat, establishing demilitarized zones, and potentially easing certain sanctions on Russia. These possibilities have sparked concern among Ukrainian and European leaders who fear such moves could compromise Ukraine’s territorial claims and sovereignty.

US Vice President JD Vance’s presence signals Washington’s commitment to direct involvement in peace talks, even as Trump prepares to negotiate personally with Putin. The UK, acting as host, is positioning itself as a central player in ensuring that European and Ukrainian interests are fully represented.

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s conversation with Zelenskyy underscored the importance of a united front before engaging with Russia. Both agreed that the priority should be a peace settlement that is fair, durable, and respects international law. European allies attending the meeting are also expected to press for clear guarantees on security assistance and reconstruction funding for Ukraine. The talks in Britain are seen as setting the tone for what could be one of the most pivotal diplomatic events since the war began.