Starmer: Europe must take on a more significant role in NATO.

Europe needs to start playing a more active role in NATO.

This was stated by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, reports the BBC.

According to him, the emergency summit of European leaders regarding the war in Ukraine, which will take place next week in Paris, is a moment for European security that "happens once in a generation." The reason for the gathering of European leaders is the statements from the United States that they will discuss peace in Ukraine with Russia, while European leaders will consult with them but will not participate in any negotiations.

The UK Prime Minister will discuss the views of European leaders during his visit to the White House with US President Donald Trump later this month. It is expected that after Starmer returns from Washington, another meeting of European leaders will take place with the participation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

The British Prime Minister stated that the UK will "work to maintain the unity of the US and Europe," adding that both sides cannot allow any disagreements within the Alliance to distract from the "external enemies."

"This is a unique moment for our national security, as we recognize the realities of today’s world and the threat we face from Russia," he said.

Background. Earlier, Mind reported that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer would soon visit Kyiv to discuss sending a peacekeeping contingent of allies to Ukraine with the Ukrainian leadership. This could be implemented after the war ends or when a ceasefire is achieved.