**UK Must Continue to Support Ukraine, Says Prime Minister**
The UK must keep supporting Ukraine’s defense against Russia. This is according to a speech made by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on December 2.
Starmer said that the UK should back Ukraine and support its self-defense for as long as it takes. He wants Ukraine to be in the strongest possible position for negotiations with Russia. This way, Ukraine can secure a just and lasting peace on its terms.
**Russia’s Aggression is a Threat to International Security**
Starmer believes that unchecked Russian aggression poses a great threat to international security. He said that if Russia advances further, it will become closer to home and more threatening. The UK and Europe must take action to stop this.
**UK and France Discuss Supporting Ukraine in Peace Talks**
As US President-elect Donald Trump prepares for inauguration in January, the UK and France are discussing options to support Ukraine in potential peace talks with Russia. One option is to deploy troops from these countries to monitor a ceasefire along the contact line.
**UK Boosts Ukraine’s Arsenal**
The UK has already shown its support for Ukraine by sending Storm Shadow cruise missiles. These were delivered this fall, as reported by Bloomberg on November 26. Ukrainian forces have recently used these missiles to strike Russian targets in the western Bryansk region.