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I don't know what countries are supposed to do at talks on Ukraine."
Russia's Lavrov, meanwhile, weighed in on the confusion Monday, saying
What we don't want to do is get into a large group discussion,
he told a fringe event in Munich, notingPeople weren’t ready to accept it at the time, its feminism,
says Clément
It risks the worst of all possible worlds: a kind of stagflation,
said Stiglitz, a Columbia University professor and former World Bank economistLabour stated in its manifesto a commitment to set a path to 2.5 per cent and that remains the policy of the Government.
A government source 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.
Lord Dannatt saidWell, 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 saidWe'll do the Strategic Defence Review then set it out.
Asked if the announcement of the roadmap will now be sped up, the insider saidFrankly, 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.jpg)
These crucial days ahead will determine the future security of our continent
Sir Keir saidI am heading to Paris today with a very clear message for our European friends
Sir Keir saidMy reaction is the Prime Minister is doing the right thing
Lord Dannatt saidOur 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 saidWe must be clear that peace cannot come at any cost
Sir Keir saidWe don't dispute that over the course of the last decade Britain's defence has been run down by our Conservative predecessors.
He saidIt 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,
he said
If it’s real negotiations — and we’re not there yet — but if that were to happen, Ukraine will have to be involved, because they’re the one that were invaded, and the Europeans will have to be involved because they have sanctions on Putin and Russia as well, and they’ve contributed to this effort,
Rubio said
The next few weeks and days will determine whether it’s serious or not,
he said on CBS’ “Face the Nation” on SundayIt’s indeed like Easter, Hanukkah, Christmas, (the) birthday of Vladimir Putin and everything is happening in one day,
Alexander Gabuev, director of the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center, told CNN’s Bianna Golodryga on Sunday