Starmer, Macron discuss situations in Gaza and Russia

(Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday evening, a Downing Street spokeswoman said in a statement.

"Discussing the situation in Gaza, both expressed their deep concern at recent developments and agreed a renewed peace process was required," the statement said.

On the situation in Ukraine, the leaders discussed the need for Russia to commit to a 30-day ceasefire to ensure meaningful peace talks, the statement said.

(Reporting by Urvi Dugar; Editing by Leslie Adler)