Starmer Calls for Ukraine to Be Strengthened for Negotiations
The prime minister’s statements are in line with the upcoming return of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to the White House in January, who has expressed a desire to end the war. During a speech at the Lord Mayor’s Banquet in London on Monday, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer emphasized the need for the West to put Ukraine in the strongest negotiating position with Russia to resolve the conflict diplomatically.
He stressed the importance of supporting Ukraine’s self-defense until a just and lasting peace is secured on their terms. Starmer’s comments coincide with the impending return of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to the White House in January.
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Starmer Rejects Choice Between US and EU Allies
Since winning the general election on July 4, the Labour Party leader has worked to improve relations with the EU and its member states, which he believes were neglected by the previous Conservative government.
While emphasizing the importance of close ties with Europe, Starmer rejected the idea that this necessitates distancing from the historical ally, the United States, calling such thinking “plain wrong.”
“I categorically reject it,” Starmer stated during his banquet speech, reaffirming the UK’s commitment to maintaining strong relationships with both the EU and the U.S.
He highlighted the enduring significance of the UK’s relationship with the United States, describing it as foundational to the country’s security and prosperity for over a century. Starmer stressed the importance of the special relationship with the U.S., declaring that the UK will continue to deepen this bond in the future.
