Starmer Defends Ukraine Peacekeeping Plan as US Envoy Criticizes Proposal
The UK Prime Minister emphasizes distrust of Putin and calls for European defense unity, while navigating tensions with the Trump administration over Ukraine and tariffs.
- Keir Starmer continues to push for a 'coalition of the willing' peacekeeping force in Ukraine, despite criticism from US envoy Steve Witkoff, who called the plan 'simplistic.'
- Starmer stressed the importance of European countries increasing defense spending and warned against trusting Russian President Vladimir Putin in ceasefire negotiations.
- US envoy Steve Witkoff praised Putin and suggested potential territorial concessions in Ukraine, raising concerns about US mediation efforts.
- The UK government is working to avoid US tariffs on British goods, with Chancellor Rachel Reeves expressing confidence in reaching a resolution.
- Starmer highlighted the historical significance of balancing US and European alliances, drawing comparisons to Churchill and Attlee's approach during pivotal global conflicts.
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