Starmer will attempt to revive hope for peace in Ukraine at the summit in London, according to Reuters.

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other Western leaders on Sunday in an effort to revive hopes for a peaceful resolution to the Russian-Ukrainian war.

This was reported by RBK-Ukraine citing Reuters.

Western media note that after a dispute with U.S. President Donald Trump, who threatened to cut off support for Ukraine and accused Zelensky of alleged ingratitude for U.S. assistance on February 28, the Ukrainian leader received a warm welcome in London on Downing Street on March 1.

Zelensky May Receive Promises of Support from European Leaders in London

It is expected that at the summit in the British capital, Zelensky will receive commitments of support from Starmer and other European leaders who are "facing an urgent question" of whether they can take the lead in supplying Kyiv with weapons and financing ahead of any potential peace negotiations.

European leaders expressed their support for Zelensky following the controversial meeting in the White House. Additionally, Germany called for allocating 3 billion euros (3.1 billion dollars) to Ukraine.

Starmer hopes that on March 2, European leaders will offer more concrete means of supporting Ukraine and will also attempt to revive a possible peace agreement with the Russian Federation, convincing Trump that Europe can step up to defend.

Expectations for the London Summit

Western commentators also expect that some leaders may encourage Zelensky to return to negotiations with the American president.

"The head of the British government emphasized in his statement that 'three years after Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine, we are at a turning point.' Starmer offered his 'steadfast support' to Ukraine, doubling assistance to Kyiv.

"In partnership with our allies, we must enhance our preparations for a European element of security guarantees, alongside continuing discussions with the United States," said the British Prime Minister.

Who Will Attend the Meeting

On the sidelines of the London summit, Starmer will begin discussions on March 2 with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The President of Ukraine arrived on Saturday.

They will then be joined by French President Emmanuel Macron, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, and leaders from Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Canada, Finland, Sweden, the Czech Republic, and Romania.

The Foreign Minister of Turkey will also participate in the London summit.

"Decisive" Summits

Western media note that a significant number of European leaders are far from being behind the plans of the French President and the British Prime Minister to maintain a potential peace agreement. Starmer hopes to take on a leadership role by proposing that Britain serve as a bridge between Europe and the U.S.

The Sunday summit in London and the extraordinary EU summit in Brussels next week, as reported by Reuters, could be decisive in determining whether European leaders can offer Ukraine something concrete and address the damage inflicted by the conflict at the White House.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has also called for an emergency summit involving the U.S., European countries, and allies to discuss how to "cope with the significant challenges of the present, starting with Ukraine."

European Leaders Will Advocate for Negotiations, Security Guarantees, and Strengthening Ukraine

European leaders are expected to again insist on peaceful negotiations on Sunday to include Ukraine, strengthen Kyiv's position, and ensure the necessary security guarantees for lasting peace and to deter any potential new military aggression from the Russian Federation.

This may involve attempts to convince Washington not to halt support for Ukraine, particularly regarding air defense, intelligence, and surveillance resources.

Some leaders will also urge Zelensky to try to rebuild bridges with Trump. Prior to this, NATO Secretary General Rutte and Polish President Andrzej Duda called on the Ukrainian leader to find a way to restore relations.

Additionally, French President Emmanuel Macron stated that he aims to renew dialogue between Zelensky and Trump.

Meanwhile, Czech President Petr Pavel urged the creation of a coalition for a just peace in Ukraine.