Even when the Anglo-French military alliance has nominally “gone it alone” without American support — such as the two countries’ intervention in Libya or the fight against jihadist groups in the Western Sahel — they have relied on US air bases to refuel.

Keir Starmer has received a boost to his popularity over his response to the growing Ukraine crisis. More Brits now think he makes the best prime minister when compared to Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage.

Britain will play leading roll in securing peace in Europe but must have strong US backing, says Starmer - The PM said Russia was ‘a menace in our waters and our skies’

What is a ‘coalition of the willing’? Key takeaways from Starmer and Macron’s Ukraine peace talks - European leaders reaffirmed their support for Zelensky after tense Trump meeting

Vladimir Putin’s top diplomat has indirectly dismissed Keir Starmer’s idea to deploy peacekeeping troops to Ukraine. Russia’s foreign minister Sergei Lavrov attacked European leaders who are still supporting Ukraine three years after Putin launched his brutal invasion.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer wore a broad smile aboard the plane home from Washington. He landed back in Britain on Friday with the satisfaction of a tricky mission not quite accomplished, but off to a flying start.

Keir Starmer set to address MPs after announcing 'coalition of willing' in bid to guarantee peace for Ukraine - The PM warned Europe’s leaders they stand at a ‘crossroads in history’ at summit in Lond

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged European leaders to support Ukraine and proposed a plan involving continuous aid, military support, and economic pressure on Russia. The plan aims to ensure Ukraine's sovereignty and form a 'coalition of the willing' for defense.