Starmer, Biden to talk Ukraine arms expansion

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Joe Biden are set to discuss the possibility of Ukraine using long-range missiles against Russia in their upcoming meeting, which could serve as their last before a crucial US election. Ukraine is urging the US and UK to lift restrictions on firing arms manufactured by both nations, sparking concerns from Russian President Vladimir Putin who warned that such a move could escalate tensions between NATO and Russia.

Reports suggest that President Biden may allow Ukraine to deploy British and French missiles with US technology but not US-made missiles due to concerns about potential nuclear conflict. As Biden’s term nears its end and the US election approaches, the outcome could have significant implications on US policy towards Ukraine.

The meeting between Starmer and Biden also aims to address differences on the Gaza conflict, with the UK recently imposing restrictions on certain weapons to Israel. Despite these challenges, the focus remains on supporting Ukraine and addressing the ongoing war with Russia.

Both Biden and his Vice President Harris have expressed varying levels of support for Ukraine, with the upcoming election adding urgency to the discussions on providing further assistance to the war-torn country.