United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer will welcome Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Downing Street as Europe braces for the outcome of a summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin later this week.

The talks in London on Thursday come after Starmer said Britain was ready to “increase pressure” on Moscow if necessary, suggesting the UK could impose new sanctions should Russia continue to reject a ceasefire in its war on Ukraine.

Trump, meanwhile, warned Russia of “severe consequences” if it refuses to halt its military campaign. Speaking after a call with Trump and European allies on Wednesday, Starmer praised the United States leader for helping to create what he described as a “viable” opening to end the war.

“This meeting on Friday that

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