Keir Starmer has confronted Vladimir Putin over the war in Ukraine, stating that Russia started the conflict and has the power to end it. In response to Putin’s warning about British missiles potentially putting Nato at war with Russia, Starmer defended the decision to allow Ukraine to use Storm Shadow missiles. The UK has provided training and capability to support Ukraine in repelling the Russian invasion, with Starmer discussing further discussions on this matter with US President Joe Biden.
The decision to allow Ukraine to use Storm Shadow missiles against military targets inside Russia was made in conjunction with other allies and is a significant escalation in the conflict according to Putin. He warned that any such move would mean that Nato countries are at war with Russia, prompting concerns about the changing nature of the conflict.
While Starmer did not directly comment on Storm Shadow, he emphasized the need for strategic discussions with Biden during his visit to Washington DC. The US and UK have stressed the importance of coordinating the use of these missiles as part of a broader plan to pressure Russia into ending the conflict.
The trip to the US is aimed at discussing foreign policy issues but is not intended to force a peace agreement on Ukraine. Starmer will have talks with Biden on Ukraine, Gaza, and other foreign policy matters, highlighting the importance of strategic discussions between key allies in addressing global challenges.
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