For Ukraine to secure a strong position during negotiations with Russia, it needs to be reinforced on the battlefield with weapons and security guarantees, including invitations to the EU and NATO. It also needs quick decisions on Russian assets,

Ukraine needs to be in the strongest possible position before US President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Britain remains the leader, said British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. “It’s very important we ensure that Ukraine is in the strongest possible position.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he and Starmer visited St. Michael’s Square in the capital, where a memorial wall displays photographs of fallen soldiers. Starmer also visited a hospital specializing in burn treatment,