Keir Starmer expressed deep shock witnessing a teenage girl rescued from debris in Ukraine while commemorating his daughter’s birthday. The Prime Minister highlighted the tragic loss of the girl’s mother in a Kyiv strike, emphasizing the appalling nature of Vladimir Putin’s ongoing attacks.

Starmer disclosed that his family had celebrated his daughter’s 15th birthday before seeing distressing news footage of a girl of similar age rescued from a collapsed building in Ukraine. He condemned the situation as unimaginable and emphasized the urgency of the matter.

He is set to engage in crucial talks with 36 members of the ‘coalition of the willing’ aimed at fostering peace in Ukraine. Starmer confirmed discussions with Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, acknowledging the United States’ efforts to end the conflict and praising progress made in peace negotiations.

While recognizing strides in the peace process, Starmer acknowledged the challenges ahead and reiterated the commitment to advancing the cause. Emphasizing Ukraine’s central role in peace talks, he stressed the importance of removing Russian oil and gas from the global market to counter Putin’s aggressive actions.

Addressing the House, Starmer condemned Russia’s relentless attacks on Ukraine, citing recent drone and missile strikes that resulted in civilian casualties. He underscored the necessity of international cooperation to halt such atrocities and reiterated the determination to pursue a just and lasting peace.