British PM Starmer warns of Putin's threat to Ukraine defense
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed distrust of Vladimir Putin, fearing that he is aiming to weaken Ukraine, potentially paving the way for another invasion. "I don't want to veer into scaremongering, [but] we need to think about defense and security in a more immediate way," he emphasized.
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 leave Ukraine defenseless, which could lead to another invasion.
"I don't trust Putin." The British Prime Minister speaks 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 emphasized that London should not choose between the US and Europe, as this would be "a big mistake."
"I don’t trust Putin. I’m sure Putin would try to insist that Ukraine should be defenseless 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 defense of the continent. "We’ve all enjoyed the peace dividend," he noted, adding that Europe is heading towards "darker era." "I don't want to veer into scaremongering, [but] we need to think about defense and security in a more immediate way," he emphasized.
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 February 28, 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 criticizing 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.
