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Both leaders shared a desire for a lasting peace and discussed avenues to accelerate negotiations, with Trump asserting that Putin's reliance on oil revenues is a critical leverage point. He emphasized that lowering the global oil price through sanctions and alternative energy development could compel Russia to seek peace, advocating for a pragmatic approach that includes expanding energy production, particularly in the North Sea.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Starmer underscored the importance of supporting Ukraine and maintaining robust sanctions against Russia. The UK aims to increase its contributions and stay aligned with international partners to prevent escalation into a broader conflict.