Ukraine Russia war latest: Starmer says Europe at crossroads and announces ‘coalition of willing’ at EU summit
Prime minister Keir Starmer has said Europe is at crossroads in history as he announced a “coalition of the willing” allies of Ukraine, including Britain and France, for a peace plan.
“This is not a moment for more talk. It’s time to act. Time to step up and lead and to unite around a new plan for a just and enduring peace,” Sir Keir said as he confirmed that Europe will need to do the heavy lifting to ensure peace in Ukraine.
The clarion call from the British PM comes two days after the US president Donald Trump and his deputy JD Vance sparred with Ukrainian war-time president Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office, claiming they didn’t hear Kyiv being grateful enough.
The UK has worked with France and Ukraine on a plan to end the war and the four steps include keep aid flowing to Kyiv and build economic pressure on Russia to strengthen Ukraine’s hand; make sure Ukraine is at the bargaining table and any peace deal must ensure its sovereignty and security; and continue to arm Ukraine to deter future invasion.
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