Starmer to host Zelensky and EU leaders for Ukraine talks

The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, will meet with prime minister Keir Starmer and other European leaders in Downing Street tomorrow, as concerns grow that the US could force Kyiv to sign a peace deal that is favourable to Russia.

- Isabel Coles Chief international correspondent

President Emmanuel Macron of France and Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany will join them to discuss efforts to end the war. Ukraine has come under increasing pressure to agree to a deal as US president Donald Trump pursues better ties with Russia and becomes impatient with the conflict. Moscow has shown no sign of willingness to compromise.