Volodymyr Zelenskyy is aiming to reach a peace deal with Russia next year as his backers signal that they are preparing for talks

British MPs and peers from all parties have called on the government to back Ukraine’s demands for a “just peace” with diplomatic pressure and military aid, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country aimed to reach a negotiated end to the war next year.

Donald Trump’s election victory has accelerated preparations for talks between Ukraine and Russia after nearly three years of war. He has repeatedly said he could end the war “in a day”, without detailing how.