Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron shaking hands.
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PRIME Minister Sir Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed to both discuss showing “united leadership in support of Ukraine.”

These discussions will be relayed when they meet separately with US President Donald Trump this week, Downing Street said after the pair spoke on Sunday.

Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron shaking hands.

PRIME Minister Sir Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron discuss a ‘united leadership’ in talks over the Russian-Ukraine warCredit: AP

Both Stamer and Macron went over Russia‘s “barbaric full-scale invasion” and there were reportedly talks of placing Ukraine in the centre of negotiations.

Starmer’s shared his commitment to support Ukraine and it was said the UK and Europe must be united against “Russian aggression.”

A press release posted on Gov.uk revealed more discussion in the US would take place within the coming week.

A Downing Street spokesperson said: “The Prime Minister spoke with President Macron this afternoon.

“They began by discussing the third anniversary of Russia‘s barbaric full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which is a stark reminder that we must all work together to put Ukraine in the strongest possible position at this crucial moment for global security.

“The Prime Minister repeated the UK’s steadfast commitment to support Ukraine for as long as needed and reiterated the importance of Ukraine being at the centre of any negotiations to end the conflict.

“The UK and Europe must continue stepping up to meet their security needs and show united leadership in support of Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression, which they would both discuss in the US in the coming week.

“The leaders agreed to stay in close contact.”

President Macron welcomes Prime Minister Starmer at the Elysee Palace.

A spokesperson has said more discussions will be had in the coming weekCredit: AFP
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