Social Media Posted February 16 Posted February 16 Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated that he is ready to deploy British troops to Ukraine to help enforce a peace agreement, recognizing that such a move could put soldiers "in harm’s way" should Vladimir Putin launch another attack. Calling the crisis a “once in a generation moment” and an “existential” challenge for Europe, Starmer emphasized the urgency of ensuring Ukraine’s security and preventing future aggression. Starmer is attending emergency talks in Paris on Monday alongside European leaders to coordinate a response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to broker a deal with Putin. Concerns have grown over the possibility that the U.S. might scale back its defense commitments in Europe, prompting European nations to reassess their own roles in safeguarding regional stability. Writing in *The Daily Telegraph* on Sunday, Starmer reaffirmed the UK's commitment to Ukraine’s defense, including a financial pledge of £3 billion annually until 2030. However, he also made it clear that military aid alone would not be sufficient. "It also means being ready and willing to contribute to security guarantees to Ukraine by putting our own troops on the ground if necessary," he said. “I do not say that lightly. I feel very deeply the responsibility that comes with potentially putting British servicemen and women in harm’s way,” Starmer continued. “But any role in helping to guarantee Ukraine’s security is helping to guarantee the security of our continent, and the security of this country. The end of this war, when it comes, cannot merely become a temporary pause before Putin attacks again.” Previously, Starmer had only suggested that British forces could be involved in Ukraine’s security post-ceasefire. However, in what appeared to be a direct message to European allies and Trump, he confirmed that military deployment was a serious consideration. The Prime Minister, who is scheduled to visit Washington later this month, underscored the importance of continued American support. “While European nations must step up in this moment – and we will – U.S. support will remain critical and a U.S. security guarantee is essential for a lasting peace, because only the U.S. can deter Putin from attacking again,” he stated. As part of ongoing diplomatic efforts, U.S. and Russian officials are set to meet in Saudi Arabia following Trump’s recent phone call with Putin. However, Ukrainian officials have not been invited to the talks, and other European leaders may also be excluded. “We must be clear that peace cannot come at any cost. Ukraine must be at the table in these negotiations, because anything less would accept Putin’s position that Ukraine is not a real nation,” Starmer warned. He also drew a comparison to the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan under former President Joe Biden, which followed a deal struck between Trump’s administration and the Taliban. "We cannot have another situation like Afghanistan, where the U.S. negotiated directly with the Taliban and cut out the Afghan government," he said. “I feel sure that President Trump will want to avoid this too.” The meeting in Paris, convened by French President Emmanuel Macron, will include Starmer alongside leaders from Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the Netherlands, and Denmark, as well as top officials from the European Council, the European Commission, and NATO. Starmer made it clear that Europe must take greater responsibility for its own defense. "We have got to show we are truly serious about our own defense and bearing our own burden," he said. Based on a report by ITV News 2025-02-17
Popular Post spidermike007 Posted February 16 Popular Post Posted February 16 Seems like there might be a larger man in the room than Don. He complained that we were betraying the Afghan people, so how would one describe his current behavior? Giving away the store to a serial killing dictator friend? He has always been highly compromised, when it comes to despots. He adores them. 3 3 2
Chomper Higgot Posted February 17 Posted February 17 The UK’s primary role in the ‘UK/US Special Relationship’ Provide troops when Washington demands them. 2 1
Popular Post JonnyF Posted February 17 Popular Post Posted February 17 3 minutes ago, SunnyinBangrak said: What a plonker. Keir Rodney Starmer is indeed a massive plonker. I'd suggest he uses the military in the channel to protect his own country from criminals and terrorists before sending them to die for a foreign cause. That wouldn't raise his profile as much though. He craves the global stage. 1 1 1 2 1 1 2
Popular Post Harrisfan Posted February 17 Popular Post Posted February 17 7 hours ago, spidermike007 said: Seems like there might be a larger man in the room than Don. He complained that we were betraying the Afghan people, so how would one describe his current behavior? Giving away the store to a serial killing dictator friend? He has always been highly compromised, when it comes to despots. He adores them. Or a dumber man who wants to murder his own countrymen. 2 2 1 3 1
proton Posted February 17 Posted February 17 5 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said: The UK’s primary role in the ‘UK/US Special Relationship’ Provide troops when Washington demands them. Not for Vietnam and other American nonsense 2
Popular Post JonnyF Posted February 17 Popular Post Posted February 17 2 minutes ago, Harrisfan said: Or a dumber man who wants to murder his own countrymen. Most of the soldiers will be white working class Brits, a demographic he clearly despises. 1 1 3 3 2
billd766 Posted February 17 Posted February 17 The problem is not of his personal making. but that of ALL UK politicians going back decades. Cut the size of ALL the military branches and at the same time increase the commitments that the service people have to do. It is also the responsibility of ALL the service chiefs for NOT speaking out in support of the troops and not resigning on protest. Don't talk to the chiefs, but talk to the troops instead and keep the bean counters away from ANY increase in costs. Then try to recruit a 20% increase across ALL branches per year for at least 3 years to build a fully trained military. Do NOT commit the troops to suit any vanity project. 1 1
Popular Post phetphet Posted February 17 Popular Post Posted February 17 The regular UK Army is under 75,000 personnel. There isn't even enough to defend the UK, let alone another country. 1 2 2
Popular Post Sir Dude Posted February 17 Popular Post Posted February 17 How about Starmer the spineless fool deploys troops on the streets of the UK... clearly needs it as it's turning into a war zone. 1 1 1 4
Popular Post James105 Posted February 17 Popular Post Posted February 17 9 hours ago, Social Media said: Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated that he is ready to deploy British troops to Ukraine to help enforce a peace agreement, recognizing that such a move could put soldiers "in harm’s way" should Vladimir Putin launch another attack. Is he now? He is a globalist moron. It is not the UK's fight unless we send British troops there and such an act of aggression will then make it the UKs fight in the eyes of Russia. That said, if those on Twitter with the Ukraine flags in their bios or leftists who support this wish to go to the frontline and put their own lives on the line then I would be okay with that. 1 2 1 1 3
Popular Post BangkokReady Posted February 17 Popular Post Posted February 17 9 hours ago, Social Media said: Starmer is attending emergency talks in Paris on Monday alongside European leaders to coordinate a response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to broker a deal with Putin. Sounds like the Europeans are scared that Trump is going to fix things and make them look bad. Better ramp it up to ensure a deal cannot be made... 🙄 1 1 3 1
geisha Posted February 17 Posted February 17 What a trio, Trump, Musc and Vance . How can anyone trust them ? 2 1 1 1
NativeBob Posted February 17 Posted February 17 I remember that PM with female face couldn't get approval to send few Tomahawks to Syria. How this will succeed? "I don't think so, Tim!" 3
Popular Post Harrisfan Posted February 17 Popular Post Posted February 17 13 hours ago, geisha said: What a trio, Trump, Musc and Vance . How can anyone trust them ? Musk. They are doing great things. All super successful people. No word salads. 1 2 2
Popular Post Harrisfan Posted February 17 Popular Post Posted February 17 14 hours ago, BangkokReady said: Sounds like the Europeans are scared that Trump is going to fix things and make them look bad. Better ramp it up to ensure a deal cannot be made... 🙄 Vance already humiliated these fools. 2 1 1 1 2
Popular Post frank83628 Posted February 18 Popular Post Posted February 18 14 hours ago, BangkokReady said: Sounds like the Europeans are scared that Trump is going to fix things and make them look bad. Better ramp it up to ensure a deal cannot be made... 🙄 Exactly what Biden tried to do. 1 1 1 1
frank83628 Posted February 18 Posted February 18 14 hours ago, geisha said: What a trio, Trump, Musc and Vance . How can anyone trust them ? As opposite to the globalist establishment 1 1 1
scottiejohn Posted February 18 Posted February 18 55 minutes ago, Harrisfan said: Musk. They are doing great things. All super successful people. No word salads. Just salads for brains! 2
RayC Posted February 18 Posted February 18 1 hour ago, frank83628 said: As opposite to the globalist establishment Can you name some members of this 'global establishment' please? Roughly how many members are there? 1 1 1
Harrisfan Posted February 18 Posted February 18 1 hour ago, scottiejohn said: Just salads for brains! 3 highly successful people. List your achievements. 1
Harrisfan Posted February 18 Posted February 18 1 minute ago, RayC said: Can you name some members of this 'global establishment' please? Roughly how many members are there? None are. Guys who drink Chang beer are not rich elites. 1
scottiejohn Posted February 18 Posted February 18 19 minutes ago, Harrisfan said: List your achievements. Since this is an open forum with no way of safely verifying any claims made I see little point in stooping to your level by making any claims! 2
JonnyF Posted February 18 Posted February 18 Strange that Starmer seems more concerned about Ukraine's border with Russia than he does about securing the UK's borders. This globalist simp should focus on what he was elected to do. Protect Britain. 1 1 1
frank83628 Posted February 18 Posted February 18 2 hours ago, RayC said: Can you name some members of this 'global establishment' please? Roughly how many members are there? All in the EU that are backing the Ukriane was and all of the us Congress that don't back Trump. They're all part of the same club, in it for themselves far more than foe the people they represent. 2
RayC Posted February 18 Posted February 18 59 minutes ago, frank83628 said: All in the EU that are backing the Ukriane was and all of the us Congress that don't back Trump. They're all part of the same club, in it for themselves far more than foe the people they represent. If this 'global establishment' doesn't include any of the Presidents of the US, China or Russia, then it's global political authority and influence would appear to be quite limited.
JAG Posted February 18 Posted February 18 On 2/17/2025 at 8:25 AM, Chomper Higgot said: The UK’s primary role in the ‘UK/US Special Relationship’ Provide troops when Washington demands them. Well yes, certainly for Korea, Iraq (twice) and Afghanistan! I believe we were asked to contribute to Vietnam, but a staff study concluded that the (North) Vietnamese were doing rather well on their own! 1
BangkokReady Posted February 18 Posted February 18 9 hours ago, frank83628 said: Exactly what Biden tried to do. War is big business. They're probably hurting since it's not trendy to kill brown people right now. 1
Popular Post beautifulthailand99 Posted February 18 Popular Post Posted February 18 He shall not pass. 1 1 1
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