• Starmer and Trump discussed peace efforts to end the Ukraine war.
• They reviewed the work of the Coalition of the Willing supporting Ukraine.
• Recent US-led talks aimed at advancing a peace framework took place in Florida.
• Starmer updated Trump on the UK's new ambassador to the US amid controversy.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a phone call with US President Donald Trump on Sunday, focusing on efforts to achieve a "just and lasting end" to the war in Ukraine. According to Downing Street, the leaders reflected on the ongoing conflict and the role of the so-called Coalition of the Willing, which includes countries committed to supporting Ukraine. The discussions follow recent US-led talks in Florida involving Russian, Ukrainian, and European officials aimed at pushing forward a peace framework.

During the call, Starmer briefed Trump on the Coalition of the Willing's progress and emphasized the importance of their work in supporting future peace agreements. This comes after Starmer co-chaired a virtual meeting addressing pivotal moments for Ukraine's security. The discussions are seen as crucial, considering Trump's administration's previous engagement in trying to mediate the conflict that began with Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, according to aa.

In addition to Ukraine, the leaders also touched on the situation in Gaza, where rising casualties from ongoing conflicts have raised international concern. They concluded with discussions about the appointment of Christian Turner as the new British Ambassador to the US, following the dismissal of his predecessor due to past controversies involving Jeffrey Epstein, as reported by scmp and aa.