There has been no mention yet of Ukrainian participation in next Friday’s summit, despite Kyiv and European capitals insisting that the war-torn country must be part of the negotiations.
However, Ukraine’s national security adviser will participate in Saturday’s meeting, alongside other European and American counterparts, Downing Street noted.
Vance is currently in the UK on holiday, kicking off his visit Friday by meeting Lammy at the British government’s country retreat in Chevening in Kent, southeast of London.
It is understood that the United States requested Saturday’s meeting to discuss the next steps in Trump’s push for peace, and that it will be hosted at Chevening.
Talks are expected to last the day in Kent, according to UK government sources.
