PM downplays the division of US Europe, but says it’s a “reliable answer” necessary for peace in Ukraine
There have been reports that Sir Kiel Starmer wants to be the bridge between the US Trump administration and European allies.
Asked if that was the role he is assuming, PM downplayed the concept of division between allies and told the broadcaster: , and what our European allies want.
“All we have to do now is make sure we work together with a plan that allows us to reach that point.”
He argued that “the immediate question in Ukraine,” “the wider picture,” and why European powers must focus on “strengthen” their defensive capabilities and funding.
“Putin won’t be given the opportunity to come again.”
Asked how much interests will be in the emergency consultations in Paris in today’s Ukrainian European leadership, priorities are “very important…it’s very important to move forward.” “If the attacker Russia pulls, the conflict could end tomorrow.” return”.
“But we must ensure that Ukraine is in the strongest position possible until we have a peace agreement,” he said.
“We don’t know what will happen next. We need realistic and reliable answers to how a ceasefire, a peace agreement will continue, and whether it will be fair and lasting.
“The last thing I want to see is a pause in the fight that only gives Putin the chance to come back. So it’s very important to have these arguments.”
