Paris, Mar 27 (EFE).- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte agreed in Paris on Thursday to maintain their permanent support for Ukraine, while reiterating that the European Union must do all it can in this regard.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky (L), Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer (C) and France’s President Emmanuel Macron (R) speak during a trilateral meeting on the sidelines of the ‘Coalition of the Willing summit at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, 27 March 2025. EFE/EPA/LUDOVIC MARIN / POOL MAXPPP OUT
The leaders agreed on their continued support for Ukraine and that Europe must do all it can to keep it in the fight and keep up the pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin, the official Downing Street residence said.
The meeting was held as part of the Paris summit, which brought together leaders from 31 countries to discuss how to continue helping Kyiv.
Both leaders also acknowledged the crucial role of the US in paving the way for a cease-fire agreement and reiterated Europe’s readiness to support a lasting and sustainable peace when the time comes.
Starmer, who along with French President Emmanuel Macron leads the so-called “coalition of the willing” seeking peace in Ukraine, reiterated his commitment to NATO as a “cornerstone of security.”
Convened by Macron at the Elysee Palace, the summit brought together leaders from 27 European countries, including the heads of government of Germany, Britain, and Spain, NATO and EU chiefs, as well as representatives of Turkey, Canada, and Australia. EFE
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