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Germany has made a clear decision about what we will do and what we will not do. This decision will not change.”
Olaf Scholz said on Friday The actions we’re exposing today and the actions we exposed last week do not incorporate the full scope of Russia’s efforts to undermine democracies,
I would not attach excessive importance to the latest statements from President Putin. They rather show the difficult situation the Russians have on the front.”
The Polish prime minister, Donald Tusk, said The priority for this budget is very clear – the country’s defence and security,
The United States is committed to standing with you to help Ukraine as it defends against Russia's onslaught of aggression. It’s clear that Putin will not prevail in this war. The people of Ukraine will prevail,
We have common cause on these global issues, and therefore it's very important for us to have this opportunity to talk them through, not just as a matter of fact but also the wider strategy that underpins them,
And thirdly, we're going to be talking about the Indo-Pacific. No region is more important for our future, and I'm so proud of our AUKUS partnership with Australia, the last three years, we've made the region more free, open and secure,
But what do you say to [Russian President] Vladimir Putin’s threat of war, sir? It’s a serious threat.”
Despite being scolded, the journalist continued I say you be quiet until I speak. Okay? That’s what I say. Good idea
scolded the 81-year-old US president, Joe Biden, as he opened a meeting at the White House on Friday Russia started this conflict. Russia illegally invaded Ukraine. Russia can end this conflict straight away. Ukraine has the right to self-defence.”
Starmer, however, told reporters as he flew into Washington The accusations made today by the FSB against our staff are completely baseless … We are unapologetic about protecting our national interests.”
A Foreign Office spokesperson said Anyone who sees at a map where Russia launches its strikes from, trains its forces, keeps its reserves, locates its military facilities, and what logistics [it] uses clearly understands why Ukraine needs long-range capabilities,
he said in a lengthy statement Well, we’ve had a long and productive discussion on a number of problems, including Ukraine, as you’d expect, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific, talking strategically about tactical decisions,
I don’t think much about Vladimir Putin.”
Asked what he made of Putin saying We’re going to discuss that now.”
In response to a shouted question asking how soon he was prepared to let Ukraine fire missiles deeper into Russia, Biden added I wouldn’t be looking for an announcement today about long range strike capabilities inside Russia. There’s no change to our policy with respect to that.”
White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby said I think the next few weeks and months could be crucial. It’s very very important that we support Ukraine in this vital war of freedom.”
The U.K. prime minister said at the start of the meeting It’s difficult to repeatedly hear, ‘We are working on this,’ while Putin continues to burn down our cities and villages,
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on X Friday Every day that goes by means more pointless and tragic loss of Ukrainian lives.”
You've got to be quiet, and I'm going to make a statement, OK.
When the reporter pressed him, Biden told him