UK and US Leaders Welcome New Deadline for Russia on Peace Deal

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have expressed their condolences for the recent attack on Kyiv, which resulted in the deaths of 31 people, including 5 children. The leaders discussed ways to stop the killings, provide greater protection for civilians, and force Russia to end the war. In a call with US President Donald Trump, they welcomed his new deadline for Russia to make meaningful progress on a peace deal, set for August 8. Trump warned that if Russia does not comply, Washington would impose punitive sanctions and tariffs.

Key Takeaways:

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer shared his condolences with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky over the deaths of 31 people, including 5 children, in a recent Russian attack on Kyiv.
The leaders discussed ways to stop the killings, provide greater protection for civilians, and force Russia to end the war.
US President Donald Trump imposed a new deadline on Russia to make meaningful progress on a peace deal, set for August 8, and warned of punitive sanctions and tariffs if not complied with.
Zelensky stated that Russia "genuinely fears" sanctions and that there will be more restrictive measures, including coordinated actions with the US.
The two leaders also discussed battlefield technology, including the urgent need to scale up drone production, especially interceptor drones.

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31 people, including 5 children, were killed in a recent Russian attack on Kyiv.
August 8 is the new deadline set by US President Donald Trump for Russia to make meaningful progress on a peace deal.
5 children were among the 31 people killed in the Russian attack on Kyiv.
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer welcomed the passing of Ukraine's anti-corruption bill earlier this week.

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Zelenskyy/Twitter: @ZelenskyyUa
Downing Street readout of the call between Sir Keir Starmer, Volodymyr Zelensky, and Donald Trump