Starmer: Aim in Ukraine must be ‘just and lasting peace’

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer tells Parliament that the aim of any peace negotiation between Russia and Ukraine must be a “just and lasting peace”, adding that work is ongoing to refine the original peace proposal Report by Ketchs. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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00:00Over recent days I've had detailed discussions with allies, I met the

00:05partners of the Coalition of the Willing during the G20 and I've spoken a

00:09number of times to both President Trump and President Zelensky who I spoke to

00:14again earlier this morning. Mr Speaker we're united in wanting a ceasefire and

00:21a permanent end to the horrendous suffering that this war has brought to

00:26Ukraine. I have always said our aim must be a just and lasting peace and both of

00:34those words Mr Speaker are important just and lasting. So Mr Speaker I welcome the

00:40continued efforts of the United States to end the war and stop the killing. The

00:46initial draft of the 28-point plan included points that were not acceptable but also

00:54some very important elements that will be essential for a just and lasting peace.

00:59For example it sets out steps on security guarantees from the US and partners. This

01:07is very significant and the discussions in Geneva took important steps forward with

01:13progress between the US and Ukraine on an updated peace framework. I can reassure the

01:19the House that work is ongoing to refine this plan.

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