UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to meet with President Donald Trump and other G7 allies in the coming days to secure a robust peace deal for Ukraine. In a statement published in the Daily newspaper, Starmer expressed his readiness to deploy British troops on the ground in Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of ensuring Ukraine's security for the benefit of the United Kingdom and Europe.
Starmer called on European nations to increase their defense spending and take on a greater role in NATO to bolster regional security. He acknowledged the critical role of US support in guaranteeing peace in the region.
The UK Prime Minister's remarks come ahead of an emergency summit on Ukraine scheduled for Monday, where European leaders will discuss the ongoing conflict. Concerns have been raised about the Trump administration's approach to working with Russia to resolve the war, with some European leaders feeling isolated by the US's recent actions.
Trump's announcement of immediate negotiations to end the conflict and statements from his Russia-Ukraine envoy, Keith Kellogg, suggesting limited European involvement have prompted European nations to reassess their strategies for addressing the crisis.
