Source: BBC News [UK State Media]
“Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said military planning to protect a potential Ukraine ceasefire is moving ‘to an operational phase’ after a virtual meeting with 29 other world leaders. Military leaders will meet in London on Thursday ‘to put strong and robust plans in place to swing in behind a peace deal and guarantee Ukraine’s future security,’ Sir Keir said. The meeting follows Ukraine agreeing to a 30-day ceasefire after talks with the US. Russian President Vladimir Putin said he agrees with the idea, but set a number of pre-conditions for peace. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky, who joined Saturday’s meeting, said ‘active pressure is needed, not just talks.’ ‘The world must understand that Russia is the only obstacle preventing peace,’ he said.” (03/15/25)