Keir Starmer

UK mulls military training base in western Ukraine

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hinted at the possibility of deploying British troops to western Ukraine to provide training, The Times wrote on Dec. 23.

24 December 2024, 12:14 PM

UK sanctions 20 vessels for transporting Russian oil

The United Kingdom is expanding sanctions against 20 tankers that were carrying Russian oil in violation of existing restrictions, PM Keir Starmer said on Dec. 17.

17 December 2024, 09:31 PM

Starmer: UK aims to bolster Ukraine's strength ahead of 2025

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer affirmed during a meeting with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on Dec. 16 that his focus remains on positioning Ukraine as strongly as possible by 2025.

17 December 2024, 12:25 PM

Supporting Ukraine is vital for global stability - Keir Starmer

To support Ukraine in its fight against Russia is the United Kingdom's direct interest, the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, Politico reported on Dec. 2.

3 December 2024, 11:19 AM

UK, France discuss possible troop deployment in Ukraine during talks with Russia

France and the UK are exploring potential security options for Ukraine in the event of peace negotiations with Russia, including deploying troops to enforce a ceasefire along the front line, RFE/RL reported on Dec. 2.

3 December 2024, 01:12 AM

Zelenskyy and UK PM Starmer discuss bolstering defense cooperation

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone conversation with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Nov. 28, following Russia’s latest massive missile and drone strikes on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure. Zelenskyy detailed the conversation in a post on Telegram.

28 November 2024, 02:17 PM

Europe weighs sending troops to Ukraine amid US uncertainty

Discussions on the possible deployment of Western troops or mercenaries from private military companies (PMC) to Ukraine have intensified in Europe amid concerns about the potential halt of US support for Kyiv after President-elect Donald Trump takes office, French newspaper Le Monde wrote on Nov. 25.

25 November 2024, 01:14 PM

UK ready to arrest Netanyahu under ICC warrant, Starmer’s spokesperson says

The British government is prepared to fulfill its legal obligations regarding the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits the country, Sky News reported on Nov. 22, citing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s spokesperson.

23 November 2024, 06:45 PM

Ukraine gains approval to use Storm Shadow missiles against Russia

The U.S. has approved Ukraine's use of British Storm Shadow missiles to strike deep into Russia, The Times reports, citing British government sources on Nov. 20.

20 November 2024, 03:34 PM

Russia's irresponsible nuclear rhetoric will not derail UK’s support for Ukraine - Prime Minister Keir Starmer

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer addressed Russia's updated nuclear doctrine, emphasizing that it will not deter his commitment to supporting Ukraine at the G20 summit in Brazil, Reuters reported on Nov. 19.

20 November 2024, 12:19 PM

UK Prime Minister Starmer rules out calling Putin despite Scholz's recent conversation

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has no plans to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin, following a phone call between German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and the Russian leader, Sky News quoted the official as saying on Nov. 17.

18 November 2024, 11:55 AM

Putin unwilling to negotiate peace - Macron and Starmer

French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed skepticism about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s willingness to engage in peace negotiations, accusing him of escalation, le Figaro outlet reported on Nov. 17.

18 November 2024, 08:04 AM

Poland pushes for new alliance to counter potential Trump-Putin deal on Ukraine

Warsaw is seeking an alliance with London to counter the possible "sale of Ukraine by the West" when Donald Trump returns to the White House, The Times wrote on Nov. 11.

11 November 2024, 02:31 PM

UK Prime Minister warns that Russia’s Black Sea attacks threaten global food security

Russia’s attacks on the Black Sea are a serious threat to global food security, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in a government press release on Oct. 22.

23 October 2024, 11:31 AM

Moscow is desperate to rely on North Korean troops in Ukraine — UK PM

Russia's efforts to drag the North Korean military into the war against Ukraine are nothing more than “acts of desperation,” UK PM Keir Starmer said on Oct. 18.

19 October 2024, 01:24 AM

UK and Italy’s prime ministers to discuss allowing Ukraine to strike Russian territory

On Sept. 16, British and Italian Prime Ministers Keir Starmer and Giorgia Meloni will discuss Ukraine’s use of long-range Storm Shadow missiles against aggressor state Russia, Bloomberg reports, citing sources.

16 September 2024, 10:21 AM

UK and Germany forge new defense pact to aid Ukraine

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, while in Berlin, discussed a new defense agreement with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, primarily focused on aiding Ukraine, The Guardian reported on Aug. 28.

28 August 2024, 05:30 PM

British PM stands firm in support of Ukraine

British support for Kyiv remains “unwavering,” Prime Minister Keir Starmer's spokesperson said on Aug. 19, commenting on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s recent statement about London’s weakening support, The Guardian wrote.

20 August 2024, 10:05 AM

Britain denies Ukraine permission to use Storm Shadow missiles in Kursk Oblast

The British government has not granted Ukraine permission to use long-range Storm Shadow missiles during the operation in Kursk Oblast, The Telegraph reported on Aug. 12, citing sources.

13 August 2024, 11:36 AM

New UK PM Starmer affirms Ukraine's right to use Storm Shadow Missiles Against Russia

Ukraine has the right to use British-supplied long-range Storm Shadow missiles to strike military targets inside Russia, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said at a NATO summit, Bloomberg reported on July 10.

10 July 2024, 03:41 PM

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