Incoming U.K. Prime Minister Starmer Vows 'Change Begins Now,' But Ukraine Is Another Matter

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Story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty

But while incoming Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his center-left party have pledged a fresh approach to British economic woes and a cost-of-living crisis at home, they have signaled no dramatic break with the outgoing government's policy of robust military and diplomatic support for Ukraine in its ongoing war to defeat Russian invaders.

While Labour has hinted at a more conciliatory tone than its Conservative predecessor in relations with the European Union, the party has gone to lengths to reassure NATO and other allies helping arm Kyiv that London will continue to regard Russia as a threat to Europe.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was quick to welcome the continuity in a message of thanks to the outgoing Conservatives and congratulations to the incoming Labour government for its "convincing election victory."

"Ukraine and the United Kingdom have been and will continue to be reliable allies through thick and thin," Zelenskiy wrote on X. "We will continue to defend and advance our common values of life, freedom, and a rules-based international order."

https://www.rferl.org/a/uk-elections-ukraine-labour-starmer/33022866.html

[AllyCat]

1. If Ukraine falls, Europe is Putin's. Starmer knows that.

I would hope every world leader knows that and acts appropriately.