Starmer stands side-by-side with Zelensky as he accuses Russia of ‘playing games’

Starmer accuses Russia of ‘playing games’ and eyes increased sanctionsSource: International Pool

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00:00To see peace through strength, there was absolute clarity that Russia is trying to delay, is

00:07playing games and we have to be absolutely clear about that and that has meant three

00:13outcomes. Firstly, more support for Ukraine to make sure Ukraine is in the strongest possible

00:19position both now and in further negotiations. Second, complete clarity that now is not the

00:27time for lifting of sanctions, quite the contrary, what we discussed is how we can

00:32increase sanctions to support the US initiative to bring Russia to the table through further

00:38pressure from this group of countries and of course we discussed further the plans for

00:45reassuring the peace, the coalition of the willing and the military and operational plans

00:51whether they're on the land, the air or the sea.