UK’s Starmer in the Crosshairs of the Kremlin Over War Woes
It looks like the Russian elite are giving Sir Keir Starmer a big, cold shoulder. Moscow is blasting the newly minted Prime Minister for “pushing the war to keep its wheels rolling.”
What Moscow’s Comeback Looks Like
Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov launched the tirade, claiming that Starmer wants the EU to step up sanctions on Russia. “The British leadership sticks to a clear line,” Peskov said, “but it’s also hammering a confrontational policy onto its European mates.”
- The UK is allegedly insisting the EU tighten measures against Russia’s energy sector.
- Starmer plans to beef up defence ties and stir up tougher cooperation on illegal immigration.
Why the Kremlin Isn’t Buying It
Peskov warned that Ukraine isn’t the rock‑solid front line it seems on paper. “Our eyes tell us the situation is not in the Kiev regime’s favor, and even some western experts confirm this,” he added.
Starmer’s EU Summit Playbook
Before the chill‑mode EU head‑of‑state roundtable, Starmer said the UK will keep working “with EU partners to broaden sanctions on Russia’s energy.” He also hinted at rising defence cooperation and pushing the EU harder on tackling illegal immigration.
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