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.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged European leaders on Sunday (March 2) to step up their defense efforts to not only help secure peace in Ukraine but stability across the continent at a summit staged as a show of support for President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that the United Kingdom and France, possibly along with other countries, will work on a plan for Ukraine. Once the plan is agreed upon, it will be presented to the United States,

Britain and France are collaborating with Ukraine to draft a peace plan to end the conflict with Russia, as European leaders convene for urgent discussions in London. The meeting underscores European unity amid concerns about the US's shifting stance under President Trump,

The announcement comes following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's Oval Office clash with U.S. President Donald Trump.