Big news! The leader of the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has announced a powerful plan to help Ukraine stop the war and protect itself from Russia. He has teamed up with other countries like France and wants the United States to join in too!
🌍 What is the Plan?
A few days ago, Starmer invited 18 leaders—including Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky—to a big meeting. After talking for hours, they came up with four big promises to help Ukraine:
1️⃣ Keep Giving Ukraine Weapons & Support
- Countries will continue sending military help, like missiles, to Ukraine.
- They will also increase financial pressure on Russia to weaken its war efforts.
2️⃣ Ukraine Must Be Included in Peace Talks
- If there are discussions about peace, Ukraine must be part of the conversation.
- Any peace agreement should protect Ukraine’s independence and safety.
3️⃣ Strengthen Ukraine’s Defense for the Future
- Even if a peace deal is made, Ukraine needs to be strong so that no one can attack them again.
4️⃣ Create a ‘Team of Countries’ to Protect Ukraine
- Starmer wants a special group of countries to defend Ukraine and ensure long-term peace.
💥 More Help for Ukraine!
- The UK is giving an extra £1.6 billion ($2 billion) to help Ukraine buy over 5,000 air defense missiles.
- This adds to another £2.2 billion loan already promised to Ukraine, using profits from frozen Russian assets.
🔥 Europe Steps Up, But What About the US?
- Starmer said Europe must take the lead in supporting Ukraine.
- However, he believes the US also needs to be involved.
- He said that Russia cannot decide the rules of peace talks!
👑 Zelensky Meets King Charles & Talks Rare Minerals
- After the big meeting, Zelensky visited King Charles III at Sandringham.
- He also said Ukraine is ready to sign a deal with the US to give them access to rare minerals.
- But the US is delaying the deal because they want a peace agreement with Russia first.
💬 Why is the US Hesitating?
- US President Donald Trump recently had a heated argument with Zelensky at the White House.
- Trump wants to stop the war but has also expressed trust in Russia’s leader, Vladimir Putin.
- The US has started its own peace talks with Russia, but without Ukraine!
⚡ What Happens Next?
- Starmer and other European leaders are pushing for stronger support for Ukraine.
- NATO leaders say they will make sure Ukraine has what it needs to “stay in the fight as long as necessary.”
- Meanwhile, Russia is watching everything closely…
Will this new “coalition of the willing” bring peace to Ukraine? Or will Russia and the US create their own deal? The world is watching! 🌍✨
