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UK Prime Minister Announces Major Support for Ukraine Amid Political Turmoil

Keir Starmer unveils £2.2 billion aid package for Ukraine, emphasizing unity and security guarantees with European leaders after tense Trump-Zelenskyy meeting.

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  1. U.K.'s Keir Starmer pledges $2 billion to help Ukraine buy missiles

    Leaders must work to secure more support for Ukraine, because while the Russians talk of peace, they are “continuing their relentless aggression.”

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  2. Keir Starmer says Europe ‘at crossroads in history’ and must support Ukraine

    The defence summit, which brought together major European powers as well as Canada, was intended to develop a united European response to the shift in the transatlantic consensus towards Ukraine but it took on a new urgency after the diplomatic clash.

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  3. Europe Embraces Ukraine After Trump-Zelenskiy Blowup

    Prada has been working hard to secure its long-term path and maintain its independence.

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  4. Macron: France, UK Propose Peace Plan, 1-Month Truce

    Macron has said his country and other European nations must spend more on defense.

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Updated: Mar 2nd, 2025, 11:04 PM ET

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a £2.2 billion ($2.8 billion) support package for Ukraine, including loan agreements and military aid, during a summit with European leaders. This initiative comes in response to increased tensions following a controversial meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. Starmer emphasized the need for strong security guarantees if a peace agreement is reached, discouraging weak compromises like the Minsk agreements. The summit gathered leaders to discuss bolstering defense spending and forming a coalition to aid Ukraine, reinforcing European commitment amidst uncertainty regarding U.S. support.


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  • Starmer announced significant financial support for Ukraine, emphasizing the need for a strong position against Russia and a united approach to peace negotiations with U.S. backing.

  • The UK and France are leading a coalition to reinforce military aid to Ukraine and explore a potential truce, highlighting the urgency of a coordinated European defense strategy against Russian aggression.

  • Zelenskyy acknowledged the importance of ongoing international support, asserting that any peace deal must include security guarantees to avoid future threats from Russia.


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