UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Saturday that Europe “must take on a greater role in NATO” and work with the United States to “secure Ukraine’s future”.
His comments came ahead of an expected gathering of European leaders in Paris on Monday, although France has yet to confirm the meeting.
Starmer will attend the get-together if it goes ahead, a UK official familiar with the matter told AFP on condition of anonymity.
In a statement, Britain’s leader said: “This is a once in a generation moment for our national security where we engage with the reality of the world today and the threat we face from Russia.
“It’s clear Europe must take on a greater role in NATO as we work with the United States to secure Ukraine’s future and face down the threat we face from Russia.”
Starmer, who is also expected to visit US President Donald Trump in Washington soon, added that the UK “will work to ensure we keep the US and Europe together”.
“We cannot allow any divisions in the alliance to distract from the external enemies we face,” he said.বিস্তারিত