Keir Starmer to call Europe allies in diplomatic push on Ukraine
Russia has flatly rejected such a move saying it would amount to "direct, official and unveiled involvement of Nato members in the war against Russia".
Talks between the US and Ukraine aimed at reaching an agreement will take place next week in Saudi Arabia.
Speaking in Washington, Healey said: "It's a lasting, secure peace that we all want to see. We've got a big role to play in Europe and we are determined to do that."
Hegseth dismissed as "garbage" suggestions that under Trump's leadership the US was becoming "pro-Russia".
He said the president was "working with both sides in a way that only President Trump can".
Progress towards an agreement appeared to take a step back after Trump and Zelensky had a dramatic row in front of cameras in the Oval Office.
However, Hegseth said the US president was "very encouraged by the signs we're seeing" from Ukraine.
On Thursday the UK's Ministry of Defence signed a £30m deal with an Anglo-American firm to provide Ukraine with Altius 600m and Altius 700m systems, designed to monitor an area before striking incoming targets.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves also announced a £2.26bn loan to Ukraine, funded by seized Russian assets.
