UK's Starmer and EU's von der Leyen discuss Ukraine peace plan, frozen Russian assets
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen attend a press conference at the UK-EU summit at Lancaster House on May 19, 2025 in London, England. Photo: Carl Court/Pool via REUTERS
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday discussed work on US-led peace proposals for Ukraine and moves to use frozen Russian sovereign assets to help provide funds for Kyiv.
"Both agreed that this is a pivotal moment for Ukraine's future, and that Europe will stand with them for as long as it takes to achieve a just and lasting peace," a Downing Street spokesperson said after the two leaders spoke.
