The Prime Minister spoke to the Ukrainian president on the phone on Tuesday, following the discussions between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin aimed at brokering a peace in the grinding three-year war.

Axar.az reports that a Downing Street spokeswoman said: “The Prime Minister spoke to President Zelensky this evening.

“They discussed progress President Trump had made towards a ceasefire in talks with Russia.

“President Zelensky updated on the situation on the front line and the Prime Minister reiterated (the) UK’s unwavering support.”

No 10 had earlier welcomed “the progress President Trump has made towards a ceasefire”.

The spokeswoman added: “This process must lead to a just and lasting peace for Ukraine.

“We will stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes to ensure Russia can never launch an illegal invasion again.”