How Far Will The UK Go To Protect Ukraine?

EPISODE · Feb 23, 2025 · 26 MIN

How Far Will The UK Go To Protect Ukraine?

from Newscast · host BBC News

Addressing the Scottish Labour conference in Glasgow today, Sir Keir Starmer said "peace only comes with strength” and said the UK must spend more on defence. But how far is he prepared to go to protect Ukraine when he goes to Washington next week?Laura, Paddy and Joe discuss what tools the UK government has at its disposal to negotiate or flatter Donald Trump ahead of their hugely significant meeting.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. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://discord.gg/NbuxWnmYNewscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell. It was made by George Dabby with Bella Salteil. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

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