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.

Britain and France will work on a peace deal with Ukraine and present it to Donald Trump, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Sunday, describing it as a step in the right direction following Friday's explosive meeting in the White House.

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,