Synopsis
British PM Keir Starmer emphasized the UK's commitment to lasting peace in Ukraine during a virtual summit with over 25 leaders. However, he did not announce any specific defense measures or commitments. Discussions included increasing pressure on Russia and potential sanctions.Key Takeaways
- UK PM Keir Starmer stressed commitment to Ukraine peace.
- Virtual meeting involved over 25 political leaders.
- No specific defense measures were announced.
- Increased collective pressure on Russia agreed upon.
- Plans for future military meeting were revealed.
London, March 15 (NationPress) British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reiterated his dedication to achieving enduring peace in Ukraine as the UK facilitated a virtual gathering with over 25 political leaders on Saturday. Nonetheless, no specific or updated defense strategies were revealed.
During the press briefing following the virtual conference, when questioned about any tangible commitments arising from the meeting, Starmer stated that it had fostered political and military momentum, with the participating nations agreeing to heighten collective pressure on Russia. However, he refrained from detailing the specific actions that would be taken in the "operational phase."
Accompanied by French President Emmanuel Macron and leaders from Canada, Ukraine, Australia, New Zealand, and the European Union, Starmer urged Russia to "engage in negotiations for a settlement," as reported by Xinhua. He also shared plans to convene a military meeting the following Thursday.
The British Prime Minister emphasized his country's position on securing US involvement in Ukraine's future defense, highlighting that dialogues with the United States are ongoing "on a daily basis."
He also implied that US President Donald Trump is committed to realizing lasting peace in Ukraine, adding that the strong ties between the UK and the US serve as "the foundation upon which we are strategizing."
Starmer reconfirmed the UK’s readiness to take a prominent role in the "coalition of the willing," a post-conflict framework he announced two weeks ago during a London summit. He expressed that the UK is prepared to deploy troops on the ground and aircraft in the air. However, he did not clarify the contributions of other nations to the coalition.
He further informed reporters that the leaders at the meeting had deliberated on tightening sanctions against Russia, including potential actions to freeze Russian assets in the future.
