Sir Keir Starmer joined Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for talks on ending the war with Russia at the Munich Security Conference. The meeting, attended by European leaders and Nato officials, was an extension of December discussions in Berlin on conditions for a peace deal.
The US delegation, led by Mr Rubio, highlighted a 'new era in geopolitics' amid strained transatlantic ties over trade and security. The Prime Minister was seated next to Mr Rubio, though the US politician had not arrived when the press left the room for private talks.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz opened the session with a special welcome for Mr Zelensky. Leaders from France, Denmark, the European Council and the European Commission were also present, alongside Nato representatives.
Another round of US-brokered negotiations between Ukraine and Russia is expected next week. The conference comes as the four-year anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion nears, with the future of Nato commitments questioned following US President Donald Trump's threats over Greenland.
On Saturday, Sir Keir will address the summit, calling for Europe to reduce its dependence on the United States. The conference also follows criticism from US Vice-President JD Vance over free speech and immigration in European countries, including the UK.
