British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has assured Ukraine of continued support for Russia – justifying this by saying the country needs a good negotiating position. For the first time he recognized so clearly that an end to the war would be possible through negotiations.
“We must continue to support Ukraine and do what is necessary to sustain its self-defense for as long as necessary,” he said in a speech in London, according to Downing Street. “To put Ukraine in the best possible position for negotiations,” Starmer said, “so that they can achieve a just and lasting peace on their terms that guarantees their security, independence and the right to choose their future.”
The British newspaper Times interpreted Starmer’s comments on Monday evening as a call for the US to provide Ukraine with as much support as possible before the peace negotiations. The British news agency PA wrote that Starmer admitted for the first time that the conflict could be ended through negotiations. Russia is an erratic and increasingly desperate aggressor, Starmer said in the speech, which also called for closer relations with Europe and the US.
Trump wants to end the war quickly
In the past, he has stated that the war must end when Russia withdraws behind internationally recognized borders. Ukraine has come under increasing pressure on the eastern front in recent weeks. In addition, future American president Donald Trump has announced that he wants to quickly end the war after taking office on January 20.
Source: Krone
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