Ukraine Russia online: Macron, Merz and Starmer travel to Kiev
Ukraine Support is an absolute priority The United Kingdom, said British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Norway.
Starmer met with partners at a meeting of leaders of the joint expedition forces (JEF) in Oslo, who spoke through the video call and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj.
After the summit, Starmer said that the highest priority of the United Kingdom group is the defense of the values of « hard -won » during World War II and continuing to support Kiev.
In an interview with the media, the Prime Minister was asked what message he has for Russia and Beijing, as the Chinese President Si Jin-pching attended events in Moscow on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany.
Starmer said, « The message of leaders here is very, very clear – and that is that we are focused on Ukraine. President of Zelenskyj participated in this meeting through video projection. And this is our priority – Ukraine and defense of values that we have remembered yesterday for the day of victory in Europe ».
Jef is a military coalition mostly northern and Eastern European countries, including Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, the Baltic States and the Netherlands, which has been active since 2018.
The summit was held at the same time with the announcement of the new round of British sanctions focused on the so -called. The shadow fleet of President Vladimir Putin, who transports cargo in violation of existing restrictions on oil and gas exports.
According to officials, the British Government plans to intervene against up to 100 oil tankers that have been transported by more than $ 24 billion (€ 21 billion) since last year
Ukrainian President of Greeding on Friday via Videoprenos joined a meeting at the Oslo Municipal Office, announcing that he will host the leaders of the British-French « coalition of willing » on Saturday.
Downing Street has not confirmed whether Starmer plans to participate in the meeting.
After Friday’s summit, the Prime Minister met with a crew on board the British Fregata, anchored in the port of Oslo before he exchanged cordial words with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr on board the Norwegian Coast Gose.
In a speech of strong support before the bilateral meeting, the Norwegian Prime Minister indicated that the United Kingdom is « maybe our best friend », while Starmer said that relations between the two countries are stronger than « maybe before ».
Starmer said, « We are leaders who think equally, we understand each other and work well. We are colleagues and we are friends. »
This is happening at a time when critics claim that the Labor Government will have to decide between cooperation with Europe or the United States, after an agreement on the White House Commercial Agreement on Thursday, while Britain is also trying to strengthen economic relations with Brussels.
When asked whether the deepening of relations with the US should be redeemed by weaker ties with the EU, Starmer insisted that his government will « re -set this relationship ».
« This is because we tirelessly create wealth, push our economy forward and ensure that working people throughout the country live better, » he added. (TASR)
