Putin's reaction to the Ukraine cotton arrest inadequate, says UK-PM

Putin's reaction to the Ukraine cotton arrest inadequate, says UK-PM

In a critical phase of the Ukraine conflict, British Prime Minister Keir Strandmer described the answer of Russian President Vladimir Putin to a ceasefire proposed by the USA as "not sufficient". At a virtual summit that aimed at mobilizing support for Kiev and put pressure on Russia, Starmer emphasized that it was time to get Russia at the negotiating table.

support for Ukraine

After the meeting of the "coalition of the willing" - a group of western nations who have promised to defend Ukraine against Russia - said Strander that the leaders agreed that the Russian answer to the proposal was "not good enough". He added: "We agreed that we would put pressure on Russia together."

meeting of the international community

The meeting took place on Saturday with the participation of around 25 countries, including European nations, the EU Commission, NATO, Canada, Australia and New Zealand as well as the Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj. Strander announced that the military of the Ukraine allies will come together in the United Kingdom on Thursday to "develop strong and robust plans" in order to secure peace, an armistice should be achieved.

military support and sanctions

During the talks,

strands emphasized that the allies of Ukraine agree to maintain military aid for Ukraine and to tighten the economic sanctions against Russia in order to weaken Putin's war machinery. He added that Putin delays the US-based ceasefire plan, which Ukraine approved this week.

urgent call for peace negotiation

"If Putin is seriously interested in peace, it is very simple: he has to set his barbaric attacks on Ukraine and agree to an armistice," said Straiter in his introductory comments. He emphasized that the world was watching and Russia will ultimately be forced to serve a serious discussion.

The role of the USA

In terms of the support of the United States, Strander made it clear that the attitude of the United States had not changed and that peace in Ukraine had to be achieved "in cooperation with the United States". US President Donald Trump recently announced that he had "good news" over a possible ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

Current developments in the conflict

The situation remains tense, while Russia progresses in the border region. Russia has reportedly recaptured several settlements in this area, and Ukrainian troops are under pressure in the face of intensive Russian air strikes. The conflicts lead to civil losses and damage to critical infrastructure in Ukraine.

This story has been updated to reflect the latest information.

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