Starmer to host Ukraine support summit in London

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer will host a summit in London on March 2, 2025, with leaders from Europe, NATO, and the EU to discuss support for Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia. Starmer's office stated the summit aims to strengthen military support for Ukraine and increase economic pressure on Russia. He will also hold talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni before the main event. Tensions have arisen between Italy and France over proposals for a European force to protect Ukraine. Meloni's government seeks a UN mandate for any military involvement, while discussions continue about joining a NATO peacekeeping force.