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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Rowena Mason

Starmer calls on European leaders to put more economic pressure on Russia

Olaf Scholz watches Keir Starmer as he speaks to him, both sitting in armchairs in front of a fireplace
Keir Starmer discussed Ukraine at a meeting with German chancellor, Olaf Scholz, at Chequers on Sunday. Photograph: Ben Stansall/PA

Keir Starmer has called on European leaders to put more economic pressure on Russia, saying Donald Trump’s threat of sanctions has left Vladimir Putin “rattled”.

Before a meeting in Brussels on Monday, the prime minister said it was necessary to “see all allies stepping up – particularly in Europe” when it comes to inflicting economic harm on Russia, and argued it would help bring about peace by ending the Ukraine war sooner.

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