Ukraine's European allies put on a show of support for President Volodymyr Zelensky Monday as they expressed scepticism about parts of the US proposal to end the war with Russia. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosted Zelensky, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron at his Downing Street residence in London. The discussions came after President Donald Trump accused Zelensky of not reading his administration's proposal on a deal to end Russia's invasion following almost four years of war.&nbsp;That came after days of talks between Ukrainian and US officials in Miami ended on Saturday with no apparent breakthrough, with Zelensky committing to further negotiations.&nbsp;"I'm sceptical about some of the details which we are seeing in the documents coming from the US side, but we have to talk about it. That's why we are here," Merz said at the top of Monday's meeting, without specifying which version of the proposal he was referring to.&nbsp;Macron said the "main issue" is finding a "convergence" between the European and Ukrainian position and that of the United States.&nbsp;Starmer hugged Zelensky as he welcomed the Ukrainian leader to Downing Street shortly after 1:00 pm, with the talks lasting a little over an hour.&nbsp;The UK premier had earlier said he would not be pushing Zelensky to accept the deal spearheaded by Trump's administration, the initial version of which was criticised by Ukraine's allies as overly favourable to Russia.&nbsp;"I won't be putting pressure on the president," Starmer told ITV News.&nbsp;"The most important thing is to ensure that if there is a cessation of hostilities, and I hope there is, it has to be just and it has to be lasting, which is what we will be focused on this afternoon," the UK prime minister added.&nbsp;But Zelensky said as he headed into the meeting that "there are some things which we can't manage without Americans, things which we can't manage without Europe, and that's why we need to make some important decisions."&nbsp;An official familiar with the negotiations told AFP on Monday that territory was still "the most problematic issue" in the negotiations.&nbsp;The tricky subject of how Europe can potentially best use frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine was also to be discussed.&nbsp;A UK official told reporters that Starmer would "update President Zelensky on our wider support today, including through the use of the value of immobilized Russian sovereign assets, which we hope to see movement on soon".&nbsp;A European Union plan to use frozen Russian assets to fund Kyiv's fight against Russia would have "far-reaching consequences" for the EU, Moscow's ambassador to Germany warned last week.<h2>'Disappointed'&nbsp;</h2>Earlier, Zelensky said he had joined his negotiators for a "very substantive and constructive" call with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner during the Miami negotiations.&nbsp;"Ukraine is committed to continuing to work honestly with the American side to bring about real peace," Zelensky said on Telegram, adding that the parties agreed "on the next steps and the format of the talks with America".&nbsp;But Trump criticised his Ukrainian counterpart on Sunday, telling reporters: "I have to say that I'm a little bit disappointed that President Zelensky hasn't yet read the proposal, that was as of a few hours ago."&nbsp;Witkoff and Kushner had met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin last week, with Moscow rejecting parts of the US proposal.&nbsp;Before Monday's talks, Macron slammed what he called Russia's "escalatory path".&nbsp;"We will continue these efforts with the Americans to provide Ukraine with security guarantees, without which no robust and lasting peace will be possible," he wrote on X.&nbsp;"We must continue to exert pressure on Russia to compel it to choose peace."<h2>Hot and cold</h2>Washington's initial plan to bring an end to the conflict involved Ukraine surrendering land that Russia has not been able to win on the battlefield in return for security promises that fall short of Kyiv's aspirations to join NATO.&nbsp;But the nature of the security guarantees that Ukraine could get to fend off any future Russian invasion has so far been shrouded in uncertainty, beyond an initial plan saying that jets to defend Kyiv could be based in Poland.&nbsp;Trump has blown hot and cold on Ukraine since returning to office in January, initially chastising Zelensky for not being grateful for US support.&nbsp;But he has also grown frustrated that his efforts to persuade Putin to end the war, including a summit in Alaska, have failed to produce results, and he recently slapped sanctions on Russian oil firms.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for&nbsp;WION&nbsp;audience.

Macron said the "main issue" is finding a "convergence" between the European and Ukrainian position and that of the United States.

Ukraine's European allies put on a show of support for President Volodymyr Zelensky Monday as they expressed scepticism about parts of the US proposal to end the war with Russia. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosted Zelensky, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron at his Downing Street residence in London. The discussions came after President Donald Trump accused Zelensky of not reading his administration's proposal on a deal to end Russia's invasion following almost four years of war. That came after days of talks between Ukrainian and US officials in Miami ended on Saturday with no apparent breakthrough, with Zelensky committing to further negotiations. "I'm sceptical about some of the details which we are seeing in the documents coming from the US side, but we have to talk about it. That's why we are here," Merz said at the top of Monday's meeting, without specifying which version of the proposal he was referring to. Macron said the "main issue" is finding a "convergence" between the European and Ukrainian position and that of the United States. Starmer hugged Zelensky as he welcomed the Ukrainian leader to Downing Street shortly after 1:00 pm, with the talks lasting a little over an hour. The UK premier had earlier said he would not be pushing Zelensky to accept the deal spearheaded by Trump's administration, the initial version of which was criticised by Ukraine's allies as overly favourable to Russia. "I won't be putting pressure on the president," Starmer told ITV News. "The most important thing is to ensure that if there is a cessation of hostilities, and I hope there is, it has to be just and it has to be lasting, which is what we will be focused on this afternoon," the UK prime minister added. But Zelensky said as he headed into the meeting that "there are some things which we can't manage without Americans, things which we can't manage without Europe, and that's why we need to make some important decisions." An official familiar with the negotiations told AFP on Monday that territory was still "the most problematic issue" in the negotiations. The tricky subject of how Europe can potentially best use frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine was also to be discussed. A UK official told reporters that Starmer would "update President Zelensky on our wider support today, including through the use of the value of immobilized Russian sovereign assets, which we hope to see movement on soon". A European Union plan to use frozen Russian assets to fund Kyiv's fight against Russia would have "far-reaching consequences" for the EU, Moscow's ambassador to Germany warned last week. 'Disappointed' Earlier, Zelensky said he had joined his negotiators for a "very substantive and constructive" call with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner during the Miami negotiations. "Ukraine is committed to continuing to work honestly with the American side to bring about real peace," Zelensky said on Telegram, adding that the parties agreed "on the next steps and the format of the talks with America". But Trump criticised his Ukrainian counterpart on Sunday, telling reporters: "I have to say that I'm a little bit disappointed that President Zelensky hasn't yet read the proposal, that was as of a few hours ago." Witkoff and Kushner had met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin last week, with Moscow rejecting parts of the US proposal. Before Monday's talks, Macron slammed what he called Russia's "escalatory path". "We will continue these efforts with the Americans to provide Ukraine with security guarantees, without which no robust and lasting peace will be possible," he wrote on X. "We must continue to exert pressure on Russia to compel it to choose peace." Hot and cold Washington's initial plan to bring an end to the conflict involved Ukraine surrendering land that Russia has not been able to win on the battlefield in return for security promises that fall short of Kyiv's aspirations to join NATO. But the nature of the security guarantees that Ukraine could get to fend off any future Russian invasion has so far been shrouded in uncertainty, beyond an initial plan saying that jets to defend Kyiv could be based in Poland. Trump has blown hot and cold on Ukraine since returning to office in January, initially chastising Zelensky for not being grateful for US support. But he has also grown frustrated that his efforts to persuade Putin to end the war, including a summit in Alaska, have failed to produce results, and he recently slapped sanctions on Russian oil firms. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Macron said the "main issue" is finding a "convergence" between the European and Ukrainian position and that of the United States.

EU leaders rally behind Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as skepticism grows over US peace proposal

The US President Donald Trump has arrived in the United Kingdom(UK) for his official state visit. He will be welcomed with full royal honours at Windsor Castle. This visit comes just few days after the killing of Trump’s ally, Charlie Kirk, at a college event in Utah. This incident has also raised extra concerns about Trump’s safety and security. This is Trump's second state visit to the UK amid his protectionist policies and tough anti-immigrant stance.&nbsp;The scale of force is quite similar to Trump’s 2019 visit, when more than 6,000 police officers were deployed at a cost of £3.4 million ($46,46,593). Officials have set up a “ring of steel” around the Windsor town, including road closures, barriers, police dogs, mounted patrols, and strict airspace restrictions. Drones and the National Police Air Service are also being used to monitor the area.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-s-uk-visit-us-president-s-special-relations-with-the-royals-on-display-in-shadow-of-epstein-scandal-trade-war-1758116841368">Trump's UK visit: US president's special relations with the Royals on display in shadow of Epstein scandal, trade war</a>&nbsp;US President Donald Trump has been hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle, as Buckingham Palace is under renovation. Events that are planned for Donald Trump are - a state banquet, a carriage procession, and a meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.<h2>What are the security measures for Trump and Melania?</h2>Trump and First Lady Melania landed in UK on Tuesday (September 16) night on Air Force One, a specially modified Boeing 747 plane with advanced defense systems, secure communication tools, radar-jamming, missile defense, midair refueling capability and important medical facilities. Despite looking similar to a commercial airliner on the outside, Air Force One is classed as a military aircraft.&nbsp;On the ground in UK, Trump travels in “the Beast,” his armored Cadillac limousine. The has an armour-plated body and bulletproof windows, which contribute to its whopping weight of about nine tonnes (20,000lb).&nbsp;For short routes, he will use Marine One, the Sikorsky VH-3D Sea King helicopter, which is companied by decoy aircraft and Osprey MV-22s carrying staff and Service Service teams.<h2>Why is security so tight for US President Donald Trump?&nbsp;</h2>US President Donald Trump visit to UK comes just after the killing of his ally Charlie Kirk and amid massive protests over Jeffrey Epstein files. He is also facing protest in UK against his tough immigration policies. Stop Trump UK coalition is a group of more than 50 campaign organisations, including climate, anti-racism and pro-Palestinian activists. He is also facing major opposition from Epstein protesters, who are demanding the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.

US President Donald Trump has been hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle, as Buckingham Palace is under renovation.

The US President Donald Trump has arrived in the United Kingdom(UK) for his official state visit. He will be welcomed with full royal honours at Windsor Castle. This visit comes just few days after the killing of Trump’s ally, Charlie Kirk, at a college event in Utah. This incident has also raised extra concerns about Trump’s safety and security. This is Trump's second state visit to the UK amid his protectionist policies and tough anti-immigrant stance. The scale of force is quite similar to Trump’s 2019 visit, when more than 6,000 police officers were deployed at a cost of £3.4 million ($46,46,593). Officials have set up a “ring of steel” around the Windsor town, including road closures, barriers, police dogs, mounted patrols, and strict airspace restrictions. Drones and the National Police Air Service are also being used to monitor the area. Also Read - Trump's UK visit: US president's special relations with the Royals on display in shadow of Epstein scandal, trade war US President Donald Trump has been hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle, as Buckingham Palace is under renovation. Events that are planned for Donald Trump are - a state banquet, a carriage procession, and a meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. What are the security measures for Trump and Melania? Trump and First Lady Melania landed in UK on Tuesday (September 16) night on Air Force One, a specially modified Boeing 747 plane with advanced defense systems, secure communication tools, radar-jamming, missile defense, midair refueling capability and important medical facilities. Despite looking similar to a commercial airliner on the outside, Air Force One is classed as a military aircraft. On the ground in UK, Trump travels in “the Beast,” his armored Cadillac limousine. The has an armour-plated body and bulletproof windows, which contribute to its whopping weight of about nine tonnes (20,000lb). For short routes, he will use Marine One, the Sikorsky VH-3D Sea King helicopter, which is companied by decoy aircraft and Osprey MV-22s carrying staff and Service Service teams. Why is security so tight for US President Donald Trump? US President Donald Trump visit to UK comes just after the killing of his ally Charlie Kirk and amid massive protests over Jeffrey Epstein files. He is also facing protest in UK against his tough immigration policies. Stop Trump UK coalition is a group of more than 50 campaign organisations, including climate, anti-racism and pro-Palestinian activists. He is also facing major opposition from Epstein protesters, who are demanding the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.

US President Donald Trump has been hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle, as Buckingham Palace is under renovation.

From 'ring of steel' to 'Sea King helicopter': Trump's high-tech security in UK - Details inside

UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer on Monday slammed US billionaire Elon Musk over what he described as “dangerous and inflammatory language” used in a televised speech during the ongoing ‘Unite the Kingdom’ protest organised by far-right activists. This comes after Musk called for “dissolution of Parliament,” and provoked violence in London. Soon after, clashes broke out between the police and the protesters.A crowd of about 150,000 flooded the streets of London on Saturday after activist Tommy Robinson called for the UK’s largest-ever far-right protests.In a statement released by the UK PM’s office, the spokesman said, “The UK is a fair, tolerant and decent country, and so the last thing the British people want is dangerous and inflammatory language, which threatens violence and intimidation on our streets.”<h2>What did Musk say in his speech?</h2>In the speech, Musk called for the replacement of Starmer’s centre-left Labour government. He told the crowd that “violence is coming” and that “you either fight back or you die.”“I think there's something beautiful about being British and what I see happening here is a destruction of Britain, initially a slow erosion but rapidly increasing erosion of Britain with massive uncontrolled migration,” Musk said.He further added, “A failure by the government to protect innocent people including children who are getting gang-raped. It's unreal the government has failed in its duty to protect its citizens which is a fundamental duty of government.”The Tesla CEO also called for a change of government in the UK, saying, “You can’t – we don’t have another four years, or whenever the next election is, it’s too long. Something’s got to be done. There’s got to be a dissolution of parliament and a new vote held.”Clashes erupted between the protesters and the police. According to the Metropolitan Police, 26 police officers were injured.&nbsp;

A crowd of about 150,000 flooded the streets of London on Saturday after activist Tommy Robinson called for the UK’s largest-ever far-right protests.

UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer on Monday slammed US billionaire Elon Musk over what he described as “dangerous and inflammatory language” used in a televised speech during the ongoing ‘Unite the Kingdom’ protest organised by far-right activists. This comes after Musk called for “dissolution of Parliament,” and provoked violence in London. Soon after, clashes broke out between the police and the protesters. A crowd of about 150,000 flooded the streets of London on Saturday after activist Tommy Robinson called for the UK’s largest-ever far-right protests. In a statement released by the UK PM’s office, the spokesman said, “The UK is a fair, tolerant and decent country, and so the last thing the British people want is dangerous and inflammatory language, which threatens violence and intimidation on our streets.” What did Musk say in his speech? In the speech, Musk called for the replacement of Starmer’s centre-left Labour government. He told the crowd that “violence is coming” and that “you either fight back or you die.” “I think there's something beautiful about being British and what I see happening here is a destruction of Britain, initially a slow erosion but rapidly increasing erosion of Britain with massive uncontrolled migration,” Musk said. He further added, “A failure by the government to protect innocent people including children who are getting gang-raped. It's unreal the government has failed in its duty to protect its citizens which is a fundamental duty of government.” The Tesla CEO also called for a change of government in the UK, saying, “You can’t – we don’t have another four years, or whenever the next election is, it’s too long. Something’s got to be done. There’s got to be a dissolution of parliament and a new vote held.” Clashes erupted between the protesters and the police. According to the Metropolitan Police, 26 police officers were injured.

A crowd of about 150,000 flooded the streets of London on Saturday after activist Tommy Robinson called for the UK’s largest-ever far-right protests.

‘Dangerous, inflammatory language’: UK PM slams Elon Musk for ‘fight or die' remark during London far-right protests

President Volodymyr Zelensky has stepped up diplomatic efforts as the United States and Russia prepare for talks without Ukraine. On Saturday, he said he spoke to French President Emmanuel Macron about the “diplomatic situation” in Ukraine. “I spoke with President of France @EmmanuelMacron. I am grateful for the support. We exchanged views on the diplomatic situation,” Zelensky posted on X. He added that “it is truly important that the Russians do not succeed in deceiving anyone again.”Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-war-must-end-ukraine-s-zelensky-calls-for-lasting-peace-after-call-with-trump-1754505061359">'War must end': Ukraine’s Zelensky calls for ‘lasting peace’ after call with Trump</a><h2>Call with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer</h2>Zelensky also urged Ukraine’s partners to take “clear steps” towards a lasting peace during a phone call with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. “Clear steps are needed, as well as maximum coordination between us and our partners. We value the determination of the United Kingdom, the United States, and all our partners to end the war,” he wrote on social media.<h2>Dialogue with Denmark and Estonia</h2>The Ukrainian president also held discussions with Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. “These days, diplomatic activity is extremely high. However, we see no changes in Russia’s position – the Russians still refuse to stop the killings, still invest in the war, and still push the idea of ‘exchanging’ Ukrainian territory for Ukrainian territory,” he said, warning that such ideas would only put Russia in a stronger position to resume fighting.Zelensky later spoke with Estonia’s Prime Minister Kristen Michal, discussing Ukraine’s EU membership talks and security issues. He stressed that “unity must work” and there should be “no divisions or injustice” for Ukraine and Moldova in their path towards the European Union.<h2>Strong message before Trump–Putin meeting</h2>His diplomatic push comes after Washington and Moscow announced a high-profile summit to be held in Alaska on 15 August between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. Trump suggested there could be “some swapping of territories to the betterment of both” Russia and Ukraine, without elaborating. “Ukrainians will not give their land to the occupier,” Zelensky said shortly after, insisting that “any decisions without Ukraine are also decisions against peace” and “cannot be ended without us.”<h2>War still far from resolution</h2>Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, tens of thousands have been killed and millions displaced. Despite three rounds of talks this year, no agreement has been reached. Putin has so far rejected calls for a ceasefire. Zelensky said Ukraine is “ready for real decisions that can bring peace” but emphasised it must be a “dignified peace.”The Alaska summit will be the first meeting between sitting US and Russian presidents since Joe Biden met Putin in 2021, months before the war began. Zelensky noted the venue was “very far away from this war” while the Kremlin described it as “logical” given Alaska’s position near both nations’ borders. Moscow has also invited Trump to visit Russia in the future.

President Zelensky intensified diplomacy, speaking with France's Macron and UK’s Starmer, urging coordinated action and clear steps toward peace as US-Russia talks proceed without Ukraine’s direct involvement.

President Volodymyr Zelensky has stepped up diplomatic efforts as the United States and Russia prepare for talks without Ukraine. On Saturday, he said he spoke to French President Emmanuel Macron about the “diplomatic situation” in Ukraine. “I spoke with President of France @EmmanuelMacron. I am grateful for the support. We exchanged views on the diplomatic situation,” Zelensky posted on X. He added that “it is truly important that the Russians do not succeed in deceiving anyone again.” Also read: 'War must end': Ukraine’s Zelensky calls for ‘lasting peace’ after call with Trump Call with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Zelensky also urged Ukraine’s partners to take “clear steps” towards a lasting peace during a phone call with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. “Clear steps are needed, as well as maximum coordination between us and our partners. We value the determination of the United Kingdom, the United States, and all our partners to end the war,” he wrote on social media. Dialogue with Denmark and Estonia The Ukrainian president also held discussions with Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. “These days, diplomatic activity is extremely high. However, we see no changes in Russia’s position – the Russians still refuse to stop the killings, still invest in the war, and still push the idea of ‘exchanging’ Ukrainian territory for Ukrainian territory,” he said, warning that such ideas would only put Russia in a stronger position to resume fighting. Zelensky later spoke with Estonia’s Prime Minister Kristen Michal, discussing Ukraine’s EU membership talks and security issues. He stressed that “unity must work” and there should be “no divisions or injustice” for Ukraine and Moldova in their path towards the European Union. Strong message before Trump–Putin meeting His diplomatic push comes after Washington and Moscow announced a high-profile summit to be held in Alaska on 15 August between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. Trump suggested there could be “some swapping of territories to the betterment of both” Russia and Ukraine, without elaborating. “Ukrainians will not give their land to the occupier,” Zelensky said shortly after, insisting that “any decisions without Ukraine are also decisions against peace” and “cannot be ended without us.” War still far from resolution Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, tens of thousands have been killed and millions displaced. Despite three rounds of talks this year, no agreement has been reached. Putin has so far rejected calls for a ceasefire. Zelensky said Ukraine is “ready for real decisions that can bring peace” but emphasised it must be a “dignified peace.” The Alaska summit will be the first meeting between sitting US and Russian presidents since Joe Biden met Putin in 2021, months before the war began. Zelensky noted the venue was “very far away from this war” while the Kremlin described it as “logical” given Alaska’s position near both nations’ borders. Moscow has also invited Trump to visit Russia in the future.

President Zelensky intensified diplomacy, speaking with France's Macron and UK’s Starmer, urging coordinated action and clear steps toward peace as US-Russia talks proceed without Ukraine’s direct involvement.

'Important that Russians don't succeed in deceiving': Zelensky is racing to rally allies ahead of Trump–Putin talks - Here why

Britain has reached an agreement with France on a pilot programme to return migrants arriving in small boats, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday during a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron at a British military base in Northwood, northwest London, used by NATO as a command centre. “Migrants arriving via small boat will be detained and returned to France in short order,” Starmer said. Announcing the “one in, one out” migration deal that will involve the UK accepting some cross-Channel asylum seekers but returning others to France, Starmer said that for every migrant returned, a different individual would be allowed “to come here via a safe route: controlled and legal, subject to strict security checks, and only open to those who have not tried to enter the UK illegally.”&nbsp;<h2>‘Illegal migration is a global crisis’</h2>&nbsp;Starmer said, “Illegal migration is a global crisis. But it is also ‘acutely’ a crisis for UK and France. An enterprise run by criminals is leading hundreds of people to their deaths in the Channel.”The UK PM also thanked Macron for his support for the French police using tougher measures to stop boats leaving.&nbsp;<h2>Hails ‘ground-breaking’ returns scheme, to begin ‘in weeks’</h2>&nbsp;Starmer said he is pleased to announce an agreement on a “ground-breaking” returns scheme. He confirmed that pilot scheme will begin “in the coming weeks”. Macron said that France and the UK are taking steps to improve cooperation with countries of origins to dismantle people-smuggling gangs. Macron said that Brexit supporters were wrong to think leaving EU would make it easier for the UK government to stop small boats and tackle illegal migration.He added that the agreement reached on Thursday will come into effect as soon as the legal process is concluded, and emphasised that it could be a “major deterrent”.&nbsp;<h2>Starmer and Macron sign Northwood declaration</h2>&nbsp;Starmer said he and Macron have also signed a Northwood declaration, confirming that the UK and France are willing to coordinate their use of nuclear weapons.Macron said the nuclear weapons partnership deal is a response to “markedly more threatening environment”.Speaking about the nuclear weapons deal, Macron said this goes beyond what the two countries have agreed in the past on the use of nuclear weapons and that they cannot imagine any extreme threat to Europe that would not prompt a response from both powers.The two countries are independent and sovereign but they will have the ability to work together given the “markedly more threatening environment” they face.&nbsp;Earlier, Macron thanked King Charles for inviting him on a state visit and the "outstanding welcome" offered to his family. He added that the visit, the first by a French president in 17 years, recalls the strength of the Anglo-French alliance and a reset around "shared interests".Macron also stressed the importance of defence and security co-operation, noting that times have changed in Europe and the UK-France partnership "must change accordingly".He adds that both nations must confront a major conflict in Europe, referencing Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.&nbsp;

Starmer said he and Macron have also signed a Northwood declaration, confirming that the UK and France are willing to coordinate their use of nuclear weapons. Macron said the nuclear weapons partnership deal is a response to “markedly more threatening environment”.

Britain has reached an agreement with France on a pilot programme to return migrants arriving in small boats, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday during a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron at a British military base in Northwood, northwest London, used by NATO as a command centre. “Migrants arriving via small boat will be detained and returned to France in short order,” Starmer said. Announcing the “one in, one out” migration deal that will involve the UK accepting some cross-Channel asylum seekers but returning others to France, Starmer said that for every migrant returned, a different individual would be allowed “to come here via a safe route: controlled and legal, subject to strict security checks, and only open to those who have not tried to enter the UK illegally.” ‘Illegal migration is a global crisis’ Starmer said, “Illegal migration is a global crisis. But it is also ‘acutely’ a crisis for UK and France. An enterprise run by criminals is leading hundreds of people to their deaths in the Channel.” The UK PM also thanked Macron for his support for the French police using tougher measures to stop boats leaving. Hails ‘ground-breaking’ returns scheme, to begin ‘in weeks’ Starmer said he is pleased to announce an agreement on a “ground-breaking” returns scheme. He confirmed that pilot scheme will begin “in the coming weeks”. Macron said that France and the UK are taking steps to improve cooperation with countries of origins to dismantle people-smuggling gangs. Macron said that Brexit supporters were wrong to think leaving EU would make it easier for the UK government to stop small boats and tackle illegal migration. He added that the agreement reached on Thursday will come into effect as soon as the legal process is concluded, and emphasised that it could be a “major deterrent”. Starmer and Macron sign Northwood declaration Starmer said he and Macron have also signed a Northwood declaration, confirming that the UK and France are willing to coordinate their use of nuclear weapons. Macron said the nuclear weapons partnership deal is a response to “markedly more threatening environment”. Speaking about the nuclear weapons deal, Macron said this goes beyond what the two countries have agreed in the past on the use of nuclear weapons and that they cannot imagine any extreme threat to Europe that would not prompt a response from both powers. The two countries are independent and sovereign but they will have the ability to work together given the “markedly more threatening environment” they face. Earlier, Macron thanked King Charles for inviting him on a state visit and the "outstanding welcome" offered to his family. He added that the visit, the first by a French president in 17 years, recalls the strength of the Anglo-French alliance and a reset around "shared interests". Macron also stressed the importance of defence and security co-operation, noting that times have changed in Europe and the UK-France partnership "must change accordingly". He adds that both nations must confront a major conflict in Europe, referencing Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Starmer said he and Macron have also signed a Northwood declaration, confirming that the UK and France are willing to coordinate their use of nuclear weapons. Macron said the nuclear weapons partnership deal is a response to “markedly more threatening environment”.

UK, France seal ‘one in, one out’ migrant return deal, pilot to start ‘soon’

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday called for more pressure in the form of fresh sanctions against Moscow to secure a ceasefire in Ukraine.&nbsp;"We should shift our work for preparing for peace, making it happen by forcing Putin to the table... this coordinated pressure will make a difference," said Starmer.&nbsp;Macron, calling for allies to "step up the pressure on Russia", added "we clearly need something new... to step up the pressure on Russia".&nbsp;What was needed, he said, was "something that can modify the pressure on the Russian economy".&nbsp;The two leaders were co-chairing a video conference meeting of the "coalition of the willing" on Ukraine from a British military base in Northwood, northwest London, used by NATO as a command centre.&nbsp;They were joined from Rome by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal, while other European leaders dialed in from elsewhere.&nbsp;In his remarks, Zelensky said it was "obvious to all partners that Russia is blocking all peace efforts", as he urged fresh sanctions on Moscow.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.&nbsp;

The two leaders were co-chairing a video conference meeting of the "coalition of the willing" on Ukraine from a British military base in Northwood, northwest London, used by NATO as a command centre.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday called for more pressure in the form of fresh sanctions against Moscow to secure a ceasefire in Ukraine. "We should shift our work for preparing for peace, making it happen by forcing Putin to the table... this coordinated pressure will make a difference," said Starmer. Macron, calling for allies to "step up the pressure on Russia", added "we clearly need something new... to step up the pressure on Russia". What was needed, he said, was "something that can modify the pressure on the Russian economy". The two leaders were co-chairing a video conference meeting of the "coalition of the willing" on Ukraine from a British military base in Northwood, northwest London, used by NATO as a command centre. They were joined from Rome by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal, while other European leaders dialed in from elsewhere. In his remarks, Zelensky said it was "obvious to all partners that Russia is blocking all peace efforts", as he urged fresh sanctions on Moscow. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The two leaders were co-chairing a video conference meeting of the "coalition of the willing" on Ukraine from a British military base in Northwood, northwest London, used by NATO as a command centre.

‘Clearly need something new...’: Macron, Starmer call for more pressure on Putin to secure Ukraine ceasefire

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday (Jul 8) said that Britain’s 2020 departure from the European Union was “deeply regrettable”, adding that the result of its 2016 referendum was respected. He made the remarks during his address in the UK parliament, marking his first visit by an EU head of state since Brexit.&nbsp;It was “a decision that we respect even if we found it deeply regrettable,” Macron told UK lawmakers during his speech, which covered a range of topics. He added that the two countries must renew their century-old alliance to face down an array of threats.&nbsp;“As permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, deeply committed to multilateralism, the United Kingdom and France must once again show the world that our alliance can make all the difference,” he said. “Clearly, we have to work together... to protect the international order as we fought (for) it after the Second World War.”&nbsp;Macron talked about a range of issues, from global conflicts to irregular cross-Channel migration during his speech. The French president will be holding several meetings with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer starting Wednesday. After coming to power last year, the British leader has been working to reset relations with European capitals following years of tensions fueled by Brexit.&nbsp;The French leader insisted that European countries will “never abandon Ukraine” in its war with Russia while demanding an unconditional ceasefire in Gaza. Macron and Starmer also hold a meeting of the coalition on Thursday “to discuss stepping up support for Ukraine and further increasing pressure on Russia”, Starmer’s office confirmed on Monday (Jul 7).&nbsp;The 30-nation coalition is aimed at how to support a possible ceasefire in Ukraine, including the potential deployment of peacekeeping forces. According to the French presidency, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will be joining the talks.

Macron talked about a range of issues, from global conflicts to irregular cross-Channel migration during his speech. The French president will be holding several meetings with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer starting Wednesday.

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday (Jul 8) said that Britain’s 2020 departure from the European Union was “deeply regrettable”, adding that the result of its 2016 referendum was respected. He made the remarks during his address in the UK parliament, marking his first visit by an EU head of state since Brexit. It was “a decision that we respect even if we found it deeply regrettable,” Macron told UK lawmakers during his speech, which covered a range of topics. He added that the two countries must renew their century-old alliance to face down an array of threats. “As permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, deeply committed to multilateralism, the United Kingdom and France must once again show the world that our alliance can make all the difference,” he said. “Clearly, we have to work together... to protect the international order as we fought (for) it after the Second World War.” Macron talked about a range of issues, from global conflicts to irregular cross-Channel migration during his speech. The French president will be holding several meetings with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer starting Wednesday. After coming to power last year, the British leader has been working to reset relations with European capitals following years of tensions fueled by Brexit. The French leader insisted that European countries will “never abandon Ukraine” in its war with Russia while demanding an unconditional ceasefire in Gaza. Macron and Starmer also hold a meeting of the coalition on Thursday “to discuss stepping up support for Ukraine and further increasing pressure on Russia”, Starmer’s office confirmed on Monday (Jul 7). The 30-nation coalition is aimed at how to support a possible ceasefire in Ukraine, including the potential deployment of peacekeeping forces. According to the French presidency, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will be joining the talks.

Macron talked about a range of issues, from global conflicts to irregular cross-Channel migration during his speech. The French president will be holding several meetings with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer starting Wednesday.

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