Zelenskyy talking with Starmer

13:45, 21.05.2025 1 min read

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, thanking him for the new package of sanctions against Russia, which, according to Zelenskyy, should increase pressure and force Russia to peace.

“I thanked him for the new British sanctions, which help pressure Russia toward peace. Only coercion will work. Today we have a sanctions decision from the UK, as well as from the EU, and it would be good if the United States also helped. Our European partners are already preparing the next steps in this critically important canvas of pressure on Russia to stop the war,” Zelenskyy said on X Wednesday.

Keir and I discussed the key elements of our diplomatic efforts and the potential meetings that could really ensure a ceasefire and progress toward lasting peace.

“We also discussed yesterday’s conversation with President Trump, as well as our joint actions within the Coalition of the Willing. We agreed to stay in close contact, nearly on a daily basis,” he added.