Ukrainian leader, UK PM discuss advancing peace after Geneva talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone conversation with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss opportunities for advancing peace following the Geneva meetings of Ukrainian and US delegations.

In a post on his X page, the Ukrainian president described the call as “good and productive” and informed Starmer about a new large-scale Russian attack on Ukrainian cities, Caliber.Az reports.

He noted that Russia is striking at a time when Ukraine, together with the US, European partners, and several other countries, is “working nearly around the clock to stop the bloodshed.”

Zelenskyy emphasised that the Geneva meetings have opened “many prospects” that make the path to peace more achievable. While he acknowledged that “substantial results” have already been achieved, he stressed that significant work remains.

He added that an online session of the “Coalition of the Willing” will take place today, where Ukraine and its partners will coordinate priority issues, positions, and next steps.

This morning, I spoke with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom @Keir_Starmer. It was a good and very productive conversation.

I thanked the Prime Minister for the condolences he expressed to the Ukrainian people. Last night, Russia launched another attack – at a time when… pic.twitter.com/8twO1mYLLr

— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) November 25, 2025

Since the full-scale Russian invasion in February 2022, Ukraine and international partners have pursued multiple diplomatic tracks to halt hostilities. 

Recent months have seen intensified US-led peace initiatives, including a 28-point plan aimed at establishing a framework for a ceasefire, territorial arrangements, and security guarantees.

European actors, including Germany, France, and the UK, have been actively coordinating with Kyiv and Washington to refine proposals, focusing on issues like NATO-style security assurances and Ukrainian territorial integrity.

Despite these efforts, major hurdles remain, such as Russia’s insistence on territorial concessions and Ukraine’s insistence on full sovereignty, making any comprehensive agreement challenging to finalise.

By Jeyhun Aghazada