Starmer to push allies on long-range missiles for Ukraine at London summit
Summary
Sir Keir Starmer will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other international leaders in London to discuss providing Ukraine with more long-range missiles. The meeting, involving over 20 countries, aims to offer Ukraine security guarantees once a ceasefire is reached with Russia. President Trump recently announced more sanctions against Russia, and the EU committed financial support to Ukraine.Key Facts
- Sir Keir Starmer is hosting a meeting in London with Ukrainian President Zelensky and other leaders to discuss long-range missile supplies for Ukraine.
- Over 20 countries, known as the "coalition of the willing," are part of these discussions.
- President Zelensky has been asking Western countries for more long-range missiles to target Russian positions.
- Russia has warned that supplying more weapons to Ukraine could escalate the conflict.
- The EU has also agreed to help cover Ukraine's budget gap and provide financial support for the next two years.
- President Trump announced new sanctions against Russia, specifically targeting its largest oil companies.
- The US considered selling Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine, but no agreement was reached in a recent White House meeting.
- Discussions include the idea of using frozen Russian assets to financially aid Ukraine, though it faces legal and political challenges.
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