UK PM Starmer urges allies to boost pressure on Russia, warning Putin isn’t seeking peace as winter approaches.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is rallying international allies to increase economic and military pressure on Russia, warning that Vladimir Putin shows no genuine interest in peace and continues aggressive tactics. Speaking ahead of a coalition meeting, Starmer stressed sustained support for Ukraine—military, financial, and humanitarian—as winter looms, amid concerns over shifting U.S. policy under former President Donald Trump. Reports of tension during a recent White House meeting between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, including reluctance to escalate tensions ahead of a potential Putin summit, have heightened urgency. Starmer reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and European stability, calling the coming weeks critical for the region’s future.