Sir Keir described the meeting as a “once in a generation moment” to face down the threat of Russia. Keir Starmer is set to join a European crisis summit to face down the threat of Russia after the US barred European leaders from peace talks with Vladimir Putin over the Ukraine war. France is preparing to host the last-minute, informal meeting with Nato secretary general Mark Rutte following comments by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky that the continent should form an “army of Europe” as it could not rely on the US for defence.
Sir Keir 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 Sates to secure Ukraine’s future and face down the threat we face from Russia. “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.”.
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