UK Denies Agreement with France on Partial Truce for Ukraine

The United Kingdom has denied reaching an agreement with France on a proposed partial truce in Ukraine, contradicting comments made by French President Emmanuel Macron.

Macron told Le Figaro on Sunday that London and Paris had put forward a plan for a one-month ceasefire covering air, sea, and energy infrastructure. However, UK Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard dismissed the claim, stating that no such agreement had been made.

“No agreement has been made on what a truce looks like,” Pollard told Times Radio on Monday. “But we are working together with France and our European allies to look at what is the path to how… we create a lasting and durable peace in Ukraine.”

Uncertainty Over Truce Talks

A UK government official, speaking on condition of anonymity, also downplayed any formal agreement, stating that various options were under discussion with the US and European partners, but no deal had been finalized on a Ukraine ceasefire.

Macron’s comments followed high-level talks in London on Sunday, where UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with European leaders, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, and Canadian officials to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine.

A Downing Street spokesperson reiterated the UK’s commitment to finding a resolution to the conflict. “As the PM said in his press conference, we need and want to progress with momentum and are pleased today’s summit has enabled discussions to move forward. Those discussions will continue at pace.”

The situation remains fluid, with diplomatic negotiations ongoing as Western allies consider their next steps in supporting Ukraine.