'Ukraine should be able to defend itself in future': Starmer amid Trump plan to cut Kyiv army size

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer updates Parliament after intensive talks with President Trump, President Zelensky, and G20 allies on the future of Ukraine and Europe’s security. Starmer confirms progress on a Geneva peace framework with key US-led security guarantees for Ukraine, insists that decisions about Ukraine’s sovereignty remain with Ukraine, and commits to ongoing UK support via the Coalition of the Willing. The statement also touches on recent Russian threats at sea, economic sanctions, and the UK’s plans to host the G20 in 2027 as part of restoring Britain’s international leadership.