Starmer backs call for full ceasefire in Ukraine as Russia’s ‘Easter truce’ ends

Belfast Telegraph - 21/04
Sir Keir Starmer has told Volodymyr Zelensky he supports Kyiv’s calls for a full ceasefire as Russian attacks on Ukraine continued despite Vladimir Putin’s promise of an “Easter truce”.

A Downing Street spokesperson said the Prime Minister had spoken to Mr Zelensky on Monday to emphasise his “iron-clad” commitment to Ukraine and discuss plans for the “coalition of the willing” led by Britain and France.

The spokesperson added: “He said that the UK supports Ukraine’s calls for Russia to commit to a full ceasefire and that now is the time for Putin to show he is serious about ending his brutal war.”

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