Overview
- British officials said Keir Starmer’s participation in the 27 December leaders’ call had not been planned and cited a tight schedule for his absence.
- The UK was represented on that call by the prime minister’s national security adviser, Jonathan Powell.
- Volodymyr Zelensky said he held a detailed morning call with Starmer to prepare for his meeting with President Donald Trump and to review contacts with European partners.
- Zelensky’s online conversation on 27 December included leaders of Canada, France, Finland, Germany, Italy, Denmark, Poland, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden.
- Trump said he spoke with Putin before meeting Zelensky in Florida later on 28 December, with reporting indicating expected discussions on possible U.S. security guarantees and a Ukrainian 20‑point plan.