Kiev, Aug. 9 -- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday said that he held a conversation with the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and shared the need for "truly lasting peace" for Ukraine.

Zelenskyy said he valued the determination of the United Kingdom, the United States, and all "our partners to end the war."

In a post on X, the Ukrainian President said, "I spoke with UK Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer. I am grateful for the support. We share the same view on the need for a truly lasting peace for Ukraine and on the danger of Russia's plan to reduce everything to discussing the impossible."

He further added, "Clear steps are needed, as well as maximum coordination between us and our partners. We value the determination of the United Ki...