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What happened in Zelenskyy's meeting with Starmer?

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Zelenskyy and Starmer met in London, discussing unwavering UK support for Ukraine, security guarantees, peace efforts, and UK investment in Ukrainian drone production. The meeting was serious, reflecting the gravity of the situation as a major summit on Ukraine's future was about to take place without Ukrainian or European representation.

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Zelenskyy, Starmer meet ahead of Trump, Putin summit in Alaska

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  • UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed support for Ukraine in a meeting with President Zelenskyy.
  • Zelenskyy and Starmer discussed peace guarantees, security, and UK investment in Ukrainian drone production. 1m 5s
  • US President Trump and Russian President Putin are scheduled to meet in Alaska without Ukrainian or European participation. 1m 41s
  • The Alaska summit may include separate press conferences and will begin with a one-on-one meeting. 1m 45s
  • Ukrainian refugees and observers are cautiously optimistic but uncertain about the summit's outcome. 2m 13s
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CBC News
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Zelenskyy, Starmer meet ahead of Trump, Putin summit in Alaska

Zelenskyy said he talked to Starmer about support for Ukraine, peace guarantees, security guarantees, and UK investments for Ukrainian drone production.

Zelenskyy, Starmer meet ahead of Trump, Putin summit in Alaska
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Zelenskyy, Starmer meet ahead of Trump, Putin summit in Alaska

Starmer stated that the Alaska talks present a chance for progress if Putin proves serious about peace, but there is clear mistrust of Putin from European leaders and Ukrainians.

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