The newspaper reported that the appeal came from five former Conservative defence ministers, Grant Shapps, Ben Wallace, Gavin Williamson, and Benemordon William Fox, in addition to former Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
The newspaper added that they warned Starmer that “any further delay would embolden the president.” Putin“
For months, the Ukrainian president had been Volodymyr Zelensky He is asking his allies to allow Ukraine to fire Western-made missiles, including the US Long Range Tactical Missile System and the British Storm Shadows, deep into Russia to limit the ability of Moscow To launch attacks.
Starmer and US President Joe Biden held talks in Washington on Friday about allowing Kyiv to use long-range missiles against targets in Russia. No decision has been announced.
Some US officials are deeply skeptical that allowing the use of such missiles would make much difference in Kiev’s battle against Russia.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the West would be in direct combat with Russia If Ukraine is allowed to use Western long-range missiles.
