Overview

• Keir Starmer plans to meet Joe Biden at the G20 summit to push for the release of a $20 billion loan to Ukraine, initially promised by the US.
• Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron are advocating for Ukraine to be allowed to use Storm Shadow missiles against targets inside Russia.
• There is growing concern in Europe about Donald Trump's incoming presidency and his potential impact on US support for Ukraine.
• Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton has suggested that Ukraine should be permitted to use offensive measures, including long-range missiles, for self-defense.
• The UK government remains committed to supporting Ukraine and is urging the G7 to fulfill their financial pledges to bolster Kyiv's defenses.