European Leaders Urged to Utilize Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine Defense

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer calls on European leaders to leverage frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine's defense. At a London meeting, Starmer emphasized the UK's readiness to cooperate with the EU to expedite the initiative.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged European leaders to come together and finalize the use of frozen Russian assets to fortify Ukraine's defenses. This declaration was made during a gathering of the 'coalition of the willing' in London.

Starmer called for a unified approach, stating, "We need to agree to finish the job on Russia's sovereign assets and unlock billions to help finance Ukraine's defense." His remarks emphasized the urgency and importance of the matter.

The UK, as Starmer highlighted, is prepared to coordinate closely with the European Union to push this initiative forward at the quickest possible pace.

(With inputs from agencies.)