"This is a moment for Europe that occurs once in a generation," said Starmer.

European leaders must step up during this "once-in-a-generation moment."

Premier of Britain Keir Starmer stated this at the beginning of the summit today.

"We have gathered here today because such a moment for the security of Europe occurs once in a generation, and we all must step forward," he declared.

Starmer mentioned that the crowd that greeted Volodymyr Zelensky with applause before his visit to Downing Street the day before was "completely spontaneous."

Addressing Zelensky, who was sitting next to him, the Prime Minister said:

"I hope you know that we are all with you and the people of Ukraine for as long as it takes, everyone sitting at this table."

About 19 world leaders gathered at Lancaster House in central London to discuss a peace plan for Ukraine.

European leaders, along with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Turkey's Foreign Minister, are holding negotiations inside the building.

Background. Earlier, Mind reported that President of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda believes that the U.S. and Ukraine need to return to the negotiating table. However, leaders of European countries should also be present.