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But part of my message to our European allies is that we've all got to step up on both capability and on spending and funding,
We are in this generational point, really, where we do need to step up across Europe in terms of our capability, our funding and our commitment to defence, because this isn't just about Ukraine, it is about our own national security
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,
I think it's premature to be talking about numbers."
Asked what the scale of a potential peacekeeping force could be and if the government would be prepared to carry out a recruitment drive, he said It's clear Europe must take on a greater role in NATO as we work with the United States to secure Ukraine's future and face down the threat we face from Russia."
Labour stated in its manifesto a commitment to set a path to 2.5 per cent and that remains the policy of the Government.
We'll do the Strategic Defence Review then set it out.
Asked if the announcement of the roadmap will now be sped up, the insider said Well, as I say, we came into government with a clear commitment to get up to 2.5 per cent and we're having to do that alongside grappling with a wide range of challenges
Asked if the pressure was on to go beyond 2.5 per cent, he said Frankly, we haven't got the numbers and we haven't got the equipment to put a large force onto the ground for an extended period of time at the present moment.
Lord Dannatt later went on While European nations must step up in this moment - and we will - US support will remain critical and a US security guarantee is essential for a lasting peace, because only the US can deter Putin from attacking again.
The premier, who is due to visit Mr Trump in Washington later this month, said My reaction is the Prime Minister is doing the right thing
I am heading to Paris today with a very clear message for our European friends
These crucial days ahead will determine the future security of our continent
We must be clear that peace cannot come at any cost
We don't dispute that over the course of the last decade Britain's defence has been run down by our Conservative predecessors.
It is critical that we get confirmation of a sustained spending increase as soon as possible, so that we can commence the critical task of rearmament that should have started months ago,
The US is really the interlocutor that Russia wants to speak to,
Matthew Karnitschnig, editor in chief at Euractiv told CNN’s Rosemary Church on Monday Phase two is absolutely going to begin,
he told Bartiromo, noting US has all of the leverage,
analyst says, as European leaders scramble to respond to Ukraine talks No time set, but it could be very soon.”
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