Overview

• David Lammy convenes foreign ministers from France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Poland, and the EU at Lancaster House to address the 'existential' threat Russia poses to European security.
• The UK plans to announce new sanctions targeting individuals and entities supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
• European leaders, backed by U.S. President Donald Trump, have called for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine to enable peace negotiations.
• Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed direct talks with Ukraine, marking a potential shift in diplomatic efforts to end the conflict.
• The meeting sets the stage for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s May 19 summit with EU leaders, where defense cooperation and post-Brexit trade ties will be key topics.