The Prime Minister hopes to act as a bridge between Europe and the US after the transatlantic relationship was strained by Trump’s decision to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this week in a bid to end the conflict.
A further meeting of European leaders, including Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky, is likely when Sir Keir returns from his US trip.
“It’s clear Europe must take on a greater role in Nato as we work with the United States to secure Ukraine’s future and face down the threat we face from Russia.
The Prime Minister, who is due to visit Washington later in February, added he would work to “keep the US and Europe together”.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivers a speech during the 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC) (Photo: Thomas Kienzle / AFP)The announcement comes after Trump’s special envoy for Russia and Ukraine suggested today (15 February) that European leaders would be sidelined from negotiations on a peace deal, heightening concerns on the continent about the possible appeasement of Putin.
The prospect of Macron convening a meeting of European leaders emerged during a dramatic day at the Munich Security Conference, where diplomats and politicians from around the world had gathered.
Zelensky said: “A few days ago, President Trump told me about his conversation with Putin. Not once did he mention that America needs Europe at the table. That says a lot.
Europe won't have role in Ukraine peace talks, US announces at Munich conference
Read MoreHe said the “time has come, the armed forces of Europe must be created”.
US officials and Russian counterparts are expected to hold talks in Saudi Arabia ahead of an anticipated meeting between Trump and Putin.
Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, said European leaders will not have a place at the negotiating table in a discussion to end the Ukraine war, despite the fact that European forces are likely to play a major role in securing any peace deal.
“To think that he’s going to do this alone is wrong, we never said that,” Kellogg told the Munich Security Conference.
And Rutte said European nations “have to spend more” on their own defence.
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