Will Starmer’s peace plan work after the Trump-Zelenskyy clash? – Politics Weekly Westminster

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Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey reflect on the momentous events of the last few days, after the jaw-dropping exchange between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. As Keir Starmer takes on a pivotal role in lowering the temperature between the US and Ukraine, will his plan for a ‘coalition of the willing’ work? And, what does it all mean for the future of the war? Pippa and Kiran speak to the Guardian’s defence and security editor, Dan Sabbagh Send your questions and feedback to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com Click here to buy tickets to Pippa Crerar’s Guardian Live event with the health secretary, Wes Streeting. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
3 Mar 2025 English United Kingdom News

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