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That there is direct contact between the Americans and the Russians is not a bad thing if it is about finding a way to a durable and lasting peace,
said a foreign ministry spokesman in Berlin I don't know what they [European officials] would do at the negotiating table... if they are going to sit at the negotiating table with the aim of continuing war, then why invite them there
Lavrov said at a press conference in Moscow 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,
I said that [Putin] is a liar,
Zelenskyy recounted of his phone call to Trump What we don't want to do is get into a large group discussion,
he told a fringe event in Munich, noting Those are details, and I’m not dismissive of the details, they’re important. But I think the beginning here is trust-building. It’s getting everybody to understand that this war does not belong continuing, that it should end. That’s what the president has directed us to do,
People weren’t ready to accept it at the time, its feminism,
It risks the worst of all possible worlds: a kind of stagflation,
said Stiglitz, a Columbia University professor and former World Bank economist Labour stated in its manifesto a commitment to set a path to 2.5 per cent and that remains the policy of the Government.
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,
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 Unless Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves can find ways of producing more money, well beyond 2.5 per cent towards 3 per cent or 3.5 per cent for starters, then this Strategic Defence Review is going to be hollow, it's going to be a failure and, frankly, it'll consign Keir Starmer to the bin of history.
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 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 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 I am heading to Paris today with a very clear message for our European friends
My reaction is the Prime Minister is doing the right thing
These crucial days ahead will determine the future security of our continent
Our Budget increased defence spending by £2.9 billion for next year and we are committed to setting a path to 2.5 per cent.
A Ministry of Defence spokesman said We must be clear that peace cannot come at any cost
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