Thu Feb 27 20:59:06 UTC 2025: ## Trump and Starmer Call for Ukraine Ceasefire Before Peacekeeper Deployment
**London, UK** – Visiting UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and former US President Donald Trump have issued a joint statement emphasizing the need for a ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine as a prerequisite for the deployment of international peacekeepers. The two leaders, speaking during Starmer’s visit to the United States, stressed the urgency of achieving a negotiated settlement to end the ongoing conflict. Specific details regarding the proposed peacekeeping mission or the framework for a ceasefire were not provided. The statement underscores a shared belief amongst the two leaders that a lasting peace in Ukraine can only be achieved through diplomatic means and an immediate halt to hostilities.
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