British PM Starmer announces new $2 billion funding for Ukraine's air-defence missiles

There will be diplomacy for the sake of peace,

he said in his nightly video address

There is no threat to residents of nearby areas,

the emergency ministry said

Ukraine into a steel porcupine that is indigestible for potential invaders,

she said

Every nation must contribute to that in the best way that it can, bringing different capabilities and support to the table, but all taking responsibility to act, all stepping up their own share of the burden,

he said

Europe must do the heavy lifting,

he said, emphasizing

Keir Starmerprime Minister

This will be vital for protecting critical infrastructure and strengthening Ukraine,

Starmer told a press conference following a summit with Western leaders in London

Let me be clear, we agree with Trump on the urgent need for a durable peace. Now we need to deliver together,

he said

Emmanuel Macronpresident

We have a shield, they don’t. And they can no longer depend on the American nuclear deterrent. We need a strategic dialogue with those who don’t have it, and that would make France stronger,

Macron said in an interview with several French newspapers this weekend

I’m not criticising anyone, but rather than move at the pace of every single country in Europe which would be a slow pace, I do think we’ve got to get to a coalition of the willing now and move this forward,

he said before the meeting

Michael Waltznational security adviser

This war needs to end, and that’s going to take concessions on territory. That’s going to take Russian concessions on security guarantees,

Waltz told CNN

We all have understood that after a long time of under investment, it is now of utmost importance to step up the defence investment for a prolonged period of time,

she said

Keir Starmerprime Minister

We need to deliver together,

Starmer said after the meeting

We’re going to continue to be there to support Ukraine as necessary with whatever it takes for as long as it takes

he said,

We have to put Ukraine in a position of strength so that it has the means to fortify itself and to protect itself,

von der Leyen said

If there is to be a deal, if there is to be a stopping of the fighting, then that agreement has to be defended, because the worst of all outcomes is that there is a temporary pause and then (Russian President Vladimir) Putin comes again,

Starmer said

If we don’t increase our effort fast enough and let the aggressor dictate its conditions, we won’t end up well,

he said

I think it is very important that we avoid the risk that the west divides. And I think on this, the UK and Italy can play an important role in bridge building.”

Ms Meloni, who enjoys a close relationship with Trump, added

I'm not going to be diverted by the SNP or others trying to ramp up the rhetoric without really appreciating what is the single most important thing at stake here, we're talking about peace in Europe."

He told the BBC

We cannot repeat at all the Afghanistan tragedy.”

Speaking after the summit

Keir Starmerprime Minister

First, we will keep the military aid flowing and continue increasing economic pressure on Russia to strengthen Ukraine now. Second, we agreed that any lasting peace must ensure Ukraine’s sovereignty and security, and Ukraine must be at the table. Third, in the event of a peace deal, we will keep boosting Ukraine’s own defensive capabilities to deter any future invasion. Fourth, we will go further to develop a coalition of the willing to defend a deal in Ukraine and to guarantee the peace,

said Keir Starmer