UK, EU ministers reaffirm Ukraine support ahead of summit

UK and European foreign ministers met in London on Monday, reaffirming support for Ukraine but reaching no major breakthroughs.

They promised a coalition for air, land, and sea help, as well as ongoing security guarantees. The European Commission, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain emphasized the importance of a ceasefire for diplomatic advancement, according to Xinhua.

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy declined to address the sequencing of any potential ceasefire.

The gathering is a part of the planning for the UK-EU Summit in London on Monday, Xinhua reported.