James O'Brien on why Starmer should be weary of long-range missile deal with Ukraine | LBC

Sep 13, 2024 #JamesOBrien #KeirStarmer #VladimirPutin
Sir Keir Starmer has said Russia started the Ukraine war and "could end the conflict straight away" following Vladmir Putin's warning to Nato over Ukraine's use of long-range missiles.

The prime minister is heading to Washington DC for talks with President Joe Biden at the White House on Friday over the ongoing conflict.

There are currently strong indications the US and UK are poised to lift existing restrictions limiting the use of shadow missiles in Ukraine.

Putin warned the use of such missiles by Kyiv will be seen as an 'act of war' by Moscow but the PM said the UK does not "seek any conflict with Russia".

Responding to Putin's remarks, Sir Keir told reporters on the flight to the US: "Russia started this conflict. Russia illegally invaded Ukraine. Russia could end this conflict straight away.

"Ukraine has the right to self-defence and we've obviously been absolutely fully supportive of Ukraine's right to self-defence - we're providing training capability."

James O'Brien provides his nuanced take on this regional development...

Boudica 01:
Do not agree with much of what James O'Brien is saying especially on his assessment of Putin and his entry into Ukraine. IMO Biden/NATO are responsible
for this senseless conflict and it goes back beyond Biden's presidency.

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