UK, US Agree to Continue Working Toward Ukraine–Russia Ceasefire

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and U.S. President Donald Trump have agreed to collaborate on achieving a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. This agreement follows recent visits by U.S. peace envoys to both nations, who successfully negotiated a three-day pause in strikes on their respective capitals. The UK has reaffirmed its support for Ukraine and the ongoing U.S.-led peace negotiations.

• British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and U.S. President Donald Trump are committed to working towards a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war.
• The agreement was made during a phone call between the two leaders.
• The war is in its fifth year.
• The Prime Minister’s office stated the UK’s support for Ukraine and recent US-led peace negotiations.
• U.S. peace envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited Russia and Ukraine over the weekend.
• Moscow and Kyiv agreed to a three-day pause in strikes on each other’s capitals for envoy safety.