Keir Starmer: Putin Must Negotiate for Peace in Ukraine

Call for Immediate Ceasefire

• 🎯 Putin is attempting to delay a ceasefire with demands for a painstaking study, but the world needs action, not empty words.
• ⚡ The message is clear: sooner or later, Putin will have to come to the negotiation table.
• 🕊️ The time is now to let the guns fall silent, stop the barbaric attacks on Ukraine, and agree to a ceasefire.

Impact on the UK and Global Security

• ⚠️ Russia's appetite for conflict undermines UK security and drives up the cost of living and energy costs.
• 🤝 The United Kingdom is committed to engaging in discussions on a mechanism to manage and monitor a full ceasefire, leading to serious negotiations for lasting peace.

International Coalition and Strategy

• 🌍 A coalition of partners from Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan is united in increasing pressure on Russia.
• 💰 This includes maintaining military aid to Ukraine and tightening restrictions on Russia's economy to weaken its war machine.
• 🛠️ An operational phase will begin with military meetings to put robust plans in place to support a peace deal and guarantee Ukraine's future security.

Path to Lasting Peace

• 🚀 The goal is to end the killing and achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine, backed by strong security arrangements.
• ✅ The coalition will not wait for Putin to act but will continue to push forward to make this reality.