UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer briefed the House of Commons on a meeting attended by European leaders following the crisis between the US and Ukraine in the Oval Office. Starmer emphasized that the rare metals agreement would not be sufficient on its own to provide security guarantees to Ukraine, highlighting the urgent need for a coalition to devise a plan to stop the war, stating, “We should all support it, we should not flatter Putin.” UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that the rare metals agreement that led to controversies between the US and Ukraine was not enough on its own to provide security guarantees for Ukraine. Speaking to members of the House of Commons in London, Starmer informed them about the summit on “Ukraine” with Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan attending on behalf of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Turkey. Starmer mentioned that the UK, France, and allies agreed to work closely with Ukraine to devise a plan to stop the war, which would later be discussed with the US directly. Reminding of the 4 decisions made at the summit, Starmer reiterated that the coalition to be formed within this framework would aim to preserve peace in Ukraine. Starmer noted during a visit to the US that the support of NATO by Donald Trump continues, saying, “Our countries will work together on security arrangements to ensure lasting peace in Ukraine.” Highlighting Russia’s violation of past agreements, Starmer stated, “We must now proceed with strength. This urgently requires a coalition.” Starmer also answered questions from members of the House of Commons. WILL UK SEND TROOPS TO UKRAINE? Labor Party MP Richard Burgon referred to the deployment plan of British troops and aircraft in Ukraine as part of the coalition. Reminding of the risk of physical contact and conflict with Russia, Burgon asked, “Will this deployment be voted on in parliament?” Starmer argued that the real risk would be taken if the fighting did not preserve peace, saying, “This deployment will, of course, be discussed and voted on in parliament, but we are not even close to that point right now.” Independent MP and former Labor Party leader Jeremy Corbyn asked, “What conditions do you foresee for the deployment of British troops to Ukraine? Under what conditions do you foresee joining the fight against one of the fighting parties? Can you guarantee that such a decision will be brought to parliament?” Starmer responded, “Of course, it is the right of the parliament to learn the details and discussions of security guarantees and to express their views on these matters. I will ensure this.” “WE SHOULD NOT FLATTER PUTIN” Nigel Farage, the leader of the far-right Reform UK Party known for being close to Trump, congratulated Starmer for using positive statements about UK-US relations. Referring to the rare metals agreement, Farage asked, “If the US is going to give 100 billion pounds and thousands of Americans will be in Ukraine. Isn’t this in itself a security guarantee? What does it mean for us to send British forces? How much will we send if we do?” Starmer replied, saying, “The metal agreement alone is not enough.” He mentioned that Russia was the aggressor and Ukraine was defending itself. Other MPs also supported Starmer’s words, “We should all support him, we should not flatter Putin.” “IT IS COMPLETELY WRONG TO HINDER AID TO GAZA” Liberal Democrat MP Munira Wilson stated that international aids were cut at a time when the world was watching the Russia-Ukraine War and President Zelenski, asking, “Can the Prime Minister say that he has not forgotten the Middle East, especially after the decision to block aid to Gaza by Israel? What steps will the government take to change this decision?” Starmer said, “It is completely wrong to hinder aid to Gaza and it should not be supported in this parliament.” He emphasized the need to increase and accelerate aids to Gaza instead. Referring to the statements about continuing aid to Gaza, Ukraine, and Sudan, Chair of the Foreign Relations Committee Emily Thornberry asked, “Will this budget be sufficient for Gaza?” Starmer indicated that they discussed this issue with the President of the World Bank and added that other countries were also looking for different ways to increase aid.