Starmer warns of Putin's threat to Ukraine's security
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed mistrust towards Vladimir Putin, fearing that he is seeking to weaken Ukraine, which could enable another invasion. "I don't want to veer into scaremongering, [but] we need to think about defence and security in a more immediate way," he emphasised.
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, in a conversation with the "New York Times" highlighted his concerns about Vladimir Putin's actions. Starmer does not trust the Russian president, fearing that his goal is to make Ukraine defenceless, which could lead to another invasion.
"I don't trust Putin." The British Prime Minister openly about Putin
Starmer noted that for over three years, since Russian tanks crossed the Ukrainian border, the situation has been anticipated. The Prime Minister called for taking initiative in the face of growing tensions in NATO. He emphasised that London should not choose between the US and Europe, as that would be "a big mistake."
"I don’t trust Putin. I’m sure Putin would try to insist that Ukraine should be defenceless after a deal because that gives him what he wants, which is the opportunity to go in again," highlighted Starmer.
Keir Starmer agreed with US President Donald Trump that European countries should be more involved in the collective defence of the continent. "We’ve all enjoyed the peace dividend," he noted, adding that Europe is heading towards a "darker era." "I don't want to veer into scaremongering, [but] we need to think about defence and security in a more immediate way he emphasised.
The British Prime Minister admitted that on a personal level, he has good relations with Donald Trump. "I like and respect him. I understand what he’s trying to achieve," Starmer said.
Keir Starmer also addressed the situation on 28th February, when there was a dispute between the presidents of the US and Ukraine, Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky. The British Prime Minister decided to talk with both sides instead of publicly criticising the dispute.
"I took the view that it was better to pick up the phone and talk to both sides to try and get them back on the same page," he presented his point of view.
