Starmer and Macron discussed cooperation with Trump on settlement in Ukraine

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron held a telephone conversation during which they discussed cooperation with US President Donald Trump on the conflict settlement process in Ukraine. This was announced on August 9 by the office of the British leader.

"They welcomed President Trump's efforts to <...> end the <conflict>, and discussed how to continue to work closely with President Trump and President [of Ukraine Vladimir] Zelensky in the coming days," the press release says.

Starmer and Macron also agreed to continue to maintain contact on this issue in the future. In addition, the heads of state discussed the latest developments in Ukraine.

Point of return: what to expect from the summit of the Presidents of Russia and the United States in Alaska

European officials are in turmoil after news of the August 15 meeting.

On the same day, the European Union (EU) countries issued a joint statement welcoming Trump's decision to resolve the Ukrainian conflict. The politicians pointed out the need for active diplomacy to resolve the situation. The text also highlights the role of reliable security guarantees.

On August 8, Trump announced a meeting with Putin in Alaska on August 15. The US president noted that details about the upcoming negotiations will be published later. Russian Presidential aide Yuri Ushakov called the choice of a venue for negotiations logical. He said that the economic interests of the states intersect in the region. There are prospects for joint projects in Alaska.

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