The leaders of Britain and France are spearheading a desperate diplomatic drive to shore up Europe’s security, bolster Ukraine’s defenses and ensure the Trump administration doesn’t seek a ceasefire on terms that reward Moscow for invading its neighbor.

The leaders of France and Britain are both due to meet with President Trump this week. Approaches previously tried with him may no longer work.

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer remained silent as Donald Trump issued a three-word verdict on the war in Ukraine, telling reporters, "Yes, we can," when asked about coming to a peace agreemen