Starmer made a demand to Putin after the Russian attack on Sumy
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Starmer made a demand to Putin after the Russian attack on Sumy

Starmer addressed Putin directly
Source:  online.ua

British leader Keir Starmer has reacted to the Russian missile strike on civilians in Sumy. In light of the latest events, he has demanded that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin agree to a full and immediate ceasefire without any conditions.

Points of attention

  • French President Macron highlights Russia's defiance of ceasefire proposals and urges Ukraine's allies to take action against the aggressor country.
  • The US President's Special Representative for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, condemns the Russian attack on Sumy, emphasizing the need to end the war and protect civilians.

Starmer addressed Putin directly

According to the head of the British government, he is shocked by Russia's horrific attacks on civilians in Sumy.

My thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones at this tragic time. President Zelensky has demonstrated his commitment to peace. Putin must now agree to a full and immediate ceasefire without any conditions.

Keir Starmer

Keir Starmer

Prime Minister of Great Britain

Photo: screenshot

French leader Emmanuel Macron also reacted to Russia's deadly attack.

He drew attention to the fact that Russia is choosing to continue the war despite US President Trump's proposals for a ceasefire.

Against this background, he called on Ukraine's allies to take decisive action to stop the aggressor country.

The statement was also made by the US President's Special Representative for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg.

"Today's attack by Russian forces on civilian targets in Sumy on Palm Sunday crosses every line of what is acceptable. There are dozens of civilians killed and injured. As a former military commander, I understand targeting, and it is wrong. That is why President Trump is doing everything he can to end this war," Kellogg wrote.

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How much did Russia spend on the war against Ukraine in 2024 — expert data

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Source:  SIPRI

Russia's military spending in 2024 reached approximately $149 billion, a 38% increase from the previous year and double that of 2015. This is equivalent to 7.1% of Russia's GDP and 19% of all Russian government spending.

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  • Russia's military spending in 2024 reached approximately $149 billion.
  • Global military spending in 2024 reached $2.718 trillion.

Russia spent almost $150 billion per year on the war against Ukraine

This is stated in a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).

According to the institute, Ukraine's total military spending increased by 2.9%, reaching $64.7 billion, equivalent to 43% of Russia's spending. In addition, last year Ukraine had the largest military burden of any country in the world — 34% of GDP.

Russia has again significantly increased its military spending, widening the spending gap with Ukraine. Ukraine currently directs all of its tax revenues to military needs. With such limited fiscal capacity, it will be difficult for Ukraine to continue increasing its military spending, said Diego Dapes da Silva, Senior Researcher in the SIPRI Arms Expenditure and Production Programme.

Global military spending in 2024 reached $2.718 trillion, which is 9.4% more in real terms than it was in 2023. This is the fastest annual growth at least since the end of the Cold War, the institute's experts noted.

More than 100 countries around the world increased their military spending in 2024. As governments increasingly prioritize military security, often at the expense of other areas of the budget, the economic and social trade-offs could have a significant impact on society in the coming years, says SIPRI researcher Xiao Liang.

The report also says that all NATO countries increased their spending in 2024, while in 18 of the 32 Alliance countries, defense spending reached at least 2% of GDP.

It is noted that in 2023, only 11 Alliance member countries had such a level of defense spending. Total military spending of NATO countries amounted to $1.506 trillion, which is equal to 55% of global military spending.

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The introduction of peacekeepers into Ukraine. Trump agreed to the demand of allies

Trump decided to fulfill the demand of Ukraine's allies
Source:  The Telegraph

US President Donald Trump's team has finally agreed to provide security guarantees for the peacekeeping contingent of the "coalition of the willing" that is planned to be deployed in Ukraine after the war ends.

Points of attention

  • The US has not yet announced its decision at an official level.
  • Specific points of the agreement between the States and Ukraine's allies have not yet been approved.

Trump decided to fulfill the demand of Ukraine's allies

This news was shared by British leader Keir Starmer.

The negotiations are ongoing, and he (Trump — ed.) has stated several times that he will support us, as you know. I have made it clear that this is an important component of everything that we plan

Keir Starmer

Keir Starmer

Prime Minister of Great Britain

Despite this, according to British politicians, specific guarantees from the States remain vague.

For example, the White House has not yet officially promised military support in the event of a direct attack from Russia.

Ukraine's allies are doing everything possible to move the situation forward and get specifics on this issue from the Trump team.

For example, peacekeepers would like to exchange intelligence with the US, which has long been the basis of the "special relationship" between London and Washington.

Another is logistical assistance. European aircraft, ships, and ground forces will need supplies and help in analyzing Russian troop movements in and outside Ukraine.

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