UK PM Keir Starmer the latest to "warmly welcome" the news coming out of Saudi Arabia this evening, APA reports citing BBC.
"This is an important moment for peace in Ukraine and we now all need to redouble our efforts to get to a lasting and secure peace as soon as possible," Starmer says in a statement.
He repeats a phrase used by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio: "The ball is now in the Russian court".
He adds: "Russia must now agree to a ceasefire and an end to the fighting too."
"We are ready to help bring an end to this war in a just and permanent way that allows Ukraine to enjoy its freedom," Starmer says - announcing that he'll convene leaders this weekend to discuss "next steps".
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