Starmer said Europe was at a crossroads in history and must do the heavy lifting to defend itself as world leaders met in London to discuss ways of working together to stop Russia's war in Ukraine.

Russian state TV reacted Friday as President Donald Trump cut short talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after a heated exchange. French President Emmanuel Macron also reacted to the meeting.

From left, French President Emmanuel Macron, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pose during a group photo at a summit on Ukraine at Lancaster House in

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed confidence that the consequences of the argue between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President

The leaders of Britain and France are spearheading a desperate diplomatic drive to shore up Europe’s security, bolster Ukraine’s defenses and ensure the Trump administration doesn’t seek a ceasefire on terms that reward Moscow for invading its neighbor.

France’s prime minister has torn into U.S. President Donald Trump’s Oval Office thrashing of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy by calling it a staggering show of “brutality.”

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron. They discussed Macron's visit to the United States, Zelenskyy mentioned this during his evening address.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has had a telephone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron, during which they discussed the situation in Europe and the need for reliable security guarantees for Ukraine.