Starmer called Trump last night, says his office

But it was not specified whether the call occurred before or after Trump announced he would suspend military aid to Ukraine.

He says Starmer was clear that a “peace deal would have to be backed up by strong security guarantees, including a “co-ordination of will” of those willing to protect and guarantee peace, with US support to prevent Vladimir Putin from returning, the BBC broadcast Express.

And each agreement must be based on a strong, sovereign and secure Ukraine. He said he would continue to have rhythmic conversations and reiterated the importance of this job for British security”.

Starmer adds that the US is a key “ally of the United Kingdom”.