Donald Trump and European leaders want the “same thing” for Ukraine with a “just and lasting” ceasefire, Sir Keir Starmer insisted as precarious peace efforts surrounding a US-led plan to end the war with Russia continue.

The Prime Minister said there were a “number of issues still to be resolved” but dismissed suggestions his optimism had been frayed ahead of chairing a call with allies in the coalition of the willing on Thursday.

Asked during a visit to Norfolk whether there was a chance of progress being made into the weekend, or whether his hopes had been “worn down”, he said: “No, we do need to make progress.

“And what President Trump wants, what Ukraine wants, what Europeans want is the same thing, which is a just and lasting peace in Ukraine after the nearly four-year aggr

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