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A senior UK minister has warned that Ukraine faces a "pivotal" moment as Volodymyr Zelensky prepares to visit London for talks on peace proposals.

The Ukrainian president will meet Sir Keir Starmer in Downing Street on Monday along with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Their meeting comes amid continued talks between Ukrainian and US officials on a Washington-backed plan to end the war.

On Sunday, Cabinet minister Pat McFadden said Ukraine’s security and self-determination would be "at the heart" of the leaders’ discussions.

Speaking to Trevor Phillips on Sky News , he said: "The principle behind the talks will be for Ukraine to be able to decide its own future.

"This is a really pivotal moment now. Everybody wants the war

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