Starmer, Trump discussed Russia-Ukraine, Iran after Geneva talks, Downing Street says

Published 18 Feb, 2026 03:17pm 1 min read
US President Donald Trump with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. – Reuters
US President Donald Trump with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. – Reuters

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to US President Donald Trump on Tuesday night about US-mediated Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Geneva, as well as talks between the US and Iran on their nuclear dispute, a Downing Street spokesperson said.

Starmer also discussed Gaza with Trump and stressed the importance of securing further access for humanitarian aid, the spokesperson said.

Negotiators from Ukraine and Russia concluded the first of two days of the US-mediated peace talks in Geneva on Tuesday, with Trump pressing Kyiv to act fast to reach a deal.

Separately, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran and Washington reached an understanding on Tuesday on “guiding principles” aimed at resolving their longstanding nuclear dispute, but that did not mean a deal is imminent.

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