Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced that international talks aimed at securing a ceasefire in Ukraine are progressing in a positive direction. The statement came following a virtual summit with leaders of the 'coalition of the willing' on Tuesday, 25 November 2025.
Constructive Changes and a Path to Peace
Speaking from the Cabinet room in 10 Downing Street, Sir Keir revealed that progress was made during recent discussions. He welcomed developments stemming from talks between Ukraine and the US held in Geneva over the weekend, which appear to have created a viable path towards peace.
The Prime Minister stated, "It was a chance to ensure that the draft plan fully reflects Ukraine's interests and lays the ground for a lasting peace." He confirmed that the Ukrainian side had put forward constructive changes to the proposed plan, which have received backing from European national security advisers.
Sir Keir expressed optimism, noting, "I do think we are moving in a positive direction and indications today that in large part the majority of the text, Volodymyr [Zelensky] is indicating, can be accepted."
Firming Up Security Guarantees and Peacekeeping
A significant part of the discussion focused on future security for Ukraine. The Prime Minister urged fellow leaders to solidify their commitments to a potential peacekeeping mission, known as the 'multinational force Ukraine'.
He emphasised that this joint initiative would play a vital part in guaranteeing the country's long-term security. Sir Keir also mentioned that next steps would be coordinated with US military planners, and stressed the need for a strong political guarantee to deter Russia from any future violations of a peace agreement.
Sustaining Pressure on Moscow
To maintain pressure on the Kremlin, the Prime Minister announced that the UK will deliver more air defence missiles to Ukraine in the coming weeks. He also championed a full embargo of Russian energy, asserting that recent punitive measures have already had a tangible impact.
The high-level call was attended by key UK figures, including Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, Defence Secretary John Healey, and Chief of the Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton.
Adding to the diplomatic momentum, French President Emmanuel Macron, speaking from Paris, told the coalition that peace efforts are at a crucial juncture. He stated, "Negotiations are getting a new impetus, and we should seize this momentum... because there is finally a chance to make real progress toward a good peace." President Macron underscored the necessity for robust security guarantees for Ukraine, noting that previous promises were shattered by Russian aggression.
