Even when the Anglo-French military alliance has nominally “gone it alone” without American support — such as the two countries’ intervention in Libya or the fight against jihadist groups in the Western Sahel — they have relied on US air bases to refuel.

US president also claims Ukrainian leader “doesn’t want there to be peace” for suggesting a deal “is still very, very far away”

Keir Starmer has received a boost to his popularity over his response to the growing Ukraine crisis. More Brits now think he makes the best prime minister when compared to Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage.

Vladimir Putin’s top diplomat has indirectly dismissed Keir Starmer’s idea to deploy peacekeeping troops to Ukraine. Russia’s foreign minister Sergei Lavrov attacked European leaders who are still supporting Ukraine three years after Putin launched his brutal invasion.

Keir Starmer told Nigel Farage to stop “fawning over Putin” as the pair clashed over the Ukraine crisis. The prime minister was responding to a Commons question from the Reform UK leader about how many British troops may be needed to keep the peace if a deal to end the war is agreed.

Despite mass public support for the policy, left-wing Labour MPs plan on launching a rebellion against the Prime Minister.

During an arms industry event at 10 Downing Street Sir Keir Starmer insists the government is "investing in our security, but we are also investing in peace" with its promised increase in defence spending.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged European leaders to support Ukraine and proposed a plan involving continuous aid, military support, and economic pressure on Russia. The plan aims to ensure Ukraine's sovereignty and form a 'coalition of the willing' for defense.