The PM warned it was the only path to lasting peace in Ukraine, but stopped short in saying whether that would include America deploying its troops.
Keir Starmer has urged the United States to serve as a 'backstop' to deter Russia from further attacking Ukraine, emphasizing the necessity of a lasting peace agreement. He has vowed to deploy UK troops to Ukraine if such an agreement is reached. During discussions with European leaders in Paris, Starmer stressed the importance of US involvement, drawing parallels to the withdrawal from Afghanistan to underscore the need for US support. He plans to meet with Donald Trump in Washington to discuss this strategy, highlighting that Ukraine's sovereignty and a US security guarantee are crucial for any peace deal. Starmer also emphasized the importance of European defense capabilities and funding to address the region's security needs.
