Is Starmer Risking Escalation with Putin?
Putin warns the West not to cross his 'red line' on long-range missiles.
September 13, 2024
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September 13, 2024
Is Starmer Risking Escalation with Putin?
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<p>Today, we discuss the Prime Minister’s visit to the White House to discuss the US and UK’s support for Ukraine. </p><p>Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said Russia had started the war in Ukraine and could end it "straight away”. Adam is joined by Chris Mason, who is in Washington with the Prime Minister ahead of his meeting with President Joe Biden.</p><p>We also speak to Emily Thornberry, the new Chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee. In her first interview since becoming Chair, she speaks about how she plans to use her new role, the UK’s support for Ukraine, and why she’d like more MPs to be ‘internationalists’. </p><p>You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.
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