UK PM Starmer tells Zelenskyy it is perfectly reasonable to suspend elections during war
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Wed, 19 Feb 2025 23:07:34 +0200
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has held a phone conversation with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and stated that it was perfectly reasonable to suspend elections during war time.
Source statement on the UK government website Zelenskyy on Telegram Details Starmer stressed the need for everyone to work together.
Quote The Prime Minister expressed his support for President Zelenskyy as Ukraines democratically elected leader and said that it was perfectly reasonable to suspend elections during war time as the UK did during World War II.
Details Meanwhile, Starmer emphasised his support for US efforts to achieve a lasting peace in Ukraine that would prevent Russia from any future aggression.
Additionally, Zelenskyy spoke with US Senator Lindsey Graham and French President Emmanuel Macron on the evening of 19 February.
Zelenskyy noted that Ukraine values the bipartisan and bicameral support of the US Congress.
During his conversation with Macron, Zelenskyy shared details of his recent negotiations with world leaders.
Quote Europe needs a reliable and lasting peace, which can only be ensured and built on the basis of strong security guarantees.
We highly appreciate our united stance on this.
We coordinated our next diplomatic steps.
France values freedom just as much as we do.
Background On 17 February, the UK Prime Ministers Office confirmed that Starmer will meet with US President Donald Trump next week during his visit to Washington.
The confirmation of the meeting comes as Starmer downplays any differences with the US over Ukraine and European security, following Donald Trumps unilateral initiation of talks with Russia and his statement that Europe should take greater responsibility for its own defence.
On 19 February, US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz announced Macrons visit to the US next week.
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