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West must be 'intensely robust' against Putin – UK MP Badenoch

Lina Mostavlyuk
25 February, 2025 Tuesday
17:10

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has called for stronger Western support for Ukraine following UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s security and defense statement in Parliament

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BBC reports statements live from the Parliament.

Starmer announced a foreign aid cut from 0.5% to 0.3% in 2027 to boost defense spending.

 While Badenoch welcomed the commitment, she said the West "hasn't done enough to support Ukraine" and must be "intensely robust" against Putin’s aggression.

"He [Putin] only comes back for more," she warned, emphasizing the need for a firm stance. 

Furthermore, she stressed that Ukraine must determine its own future and have a seat at the negotiating table.

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