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UK's Starmer rallies allies to maintain pressure on Putin

15 March

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United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged global leaders to stay firm on Russian President Vladimir Putin to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine.

Speaking at a virtual meeting with allied nations focusing on on military and financial aid for Ukraine on Saturday, Starmer said Moscow will eventually have to negotiate peace.

"If Putin is serious about peace, it's very simple—he has to stop his barbaric attacks on Ukraine and agree to a ceasefire," Starmer said.

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