Keir Starmer says Europe ‘at crossroads in history’ and must support Ukraine
Prime minister confirms UK and France will lead a ‘coalition of the willing’ to help end the war with Russia
Keir Starmer has said Europe is “at a crossroads in history” and must act to support Ukraine to secure a lasting peace as he confirmed the UK and France would lead a “coalition of the willing” to help end the fighting.
After a crucial defence summit in London, Starmer said any plan for a lasting ceasefire would have to be “delivered together” with the US to provide a deterrence to Russia, as he continued attempts to repair frayed ties between Kyiv and Washington.
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