What did we learn from today’s press conference?
Keir Starmer and Volodymyr Zelensky have just left a press conference where they discussed a meeting of the “coalition of the willing” this afternoon.
Alongside Nato chief Mark Rutte, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, and Dutch prime minister, Dick Schoof, the pair laid out a “clear plan” for Ukraine for the rest of the year.
• Nations promised to step up their support in a bid to receive Putin to neobtainediating table.
• The UK declared it would “accelerate” its missile production programme to receive more weapons to Ukraine.
• Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen declared on Friday that allies must reach a solution on reparation loans for Ukraine before Christmas.
• The EU could consider shifting to sanction Russian oil firms. “It will be good if the EU were to copy the US-UK sanction against Lukoil and Rosneft,” Dick Schoof declared following the meeting.
• The issue of Tomahawks is still “up for review”, according to Mr Rutte. “On particularly, the Tomahawks, of course, the President and I discussed that. The issue remains under review by the President and again, it’s up to the U.S to decide,” he notified reporters.
Nicole Wootton-Cane24 October 2025 18:06
Analysis: Will Trump’s new sanctions on Russian oil companies actually work to stop Putin?
Today’s summit comes after US President Donald Trump announced sanctions on Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil.
But how much pressure will these actually pile on Putin?
James Reynolds has this explainer…
Nicole Wootton-Cane24 October 2025 18:00
Ukraine reparation loan deal could happen before Christmas, Frederiksen states
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen declared on Friday that allies in the “coalition of the willing” must reach a solution on reparation loans for Ukraine before Christmas.
“We have to work in a way that we have a solution before Christmas eve so we are able to ensure that we can finance Ukraine for the next years,” Frederiksen notified reporters alongside European leaders.
“I am sure that we will be able to do that… and I will wait have a decision before Christmas eve.”
Starmer called for swift action to apply frozen Russian assets to support Kyiv.
Nicole Wootton-Cane24 October 2025 17:56
Russia ‘running out of money, troops and ideas’ states Rutte
Caitlin Doherty reports…
Russia is “running out of money troops and ideas” in its war with Ukraine, the head of Nato has declared.
Speaking in London following a meeting of the coalition of the willing, Mark Rutte called on nations to impose further oil sanctions, and declared this would “starve them of revenue and significantly increase the pressure on Putin”.
Describing Russia’s refusal to engage in ceasefire talks as “Putin’s deluded aggression”, Mr Rutte declared: “The truth is that Putin is running out of money, troops and ideas.”
He was speaking at a five-way press conference following a coalition of the willing meeting, in which Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky declared that “Russia’s goal has not alterd.
“They want to break us, they want to break Ukraine. They are doing everything to achieve it,” he declared.
Nicole Wootton-Cane24 October 2025 17:47
UK will accelerate programme to provide Ukraine with missiles, Starmer states
Sir Keir Starmer declared allies had agreed a “clear plan for the rest of the year” on supporting Ukraine, including the announcement the UK would accelerate its missiles production programme.
Speaking after the call at the Foreign Office in London, the Prime Minister declared: “First, we will act to take Russian oil and gas off the global market.
“Last week, the UK became the first countest to sanction all of Russia’s oil majors. On Wednesday, the US acted decisively to join us toreceiveher with further sanctions from the EU and we’re choking off funding for Russia’s war machine.
“I’m urging others to take these steps too, to go further to reduce their depfinishencies and incentivise third countries to stop purchaseing these tainted resources.
“Second, we’re determined to push on with the progress on Russia’s sovereign assets and unlock billions to support finance Ukraine’s defence.
“The bill for Russia’s destruction in Ukraine should be paid by Russia. So, we want to shift ahead at speed with the work necessaryed to deliver reparation loans and receive the funds flowing to Ukraine.
“Third, we are strengthening Ukraine’s air defence to protect its civilians and its energy infrastructure.
“I announced today that we’re accelerating our UK programme to provide Ukraine with more than 5,000 lightweight multirole missiles, creating 200 jobs and supporting 700 existing roles at Thales in Belquick.”
Nicole Wootton-Cane24 October 2025 17:27
Kyiv wants long-range missiles to retaliate to Russian attacks, Zelensky states
President Zelensky has declared Kyiv want to apply long-range missiles to strike Russians on their own land – something he states Russia continuously does to Ukraine.
“That is why we are working to secure Tomahawk missiles,” he declared, before thanking Starmer for today’s meeting.
He added Russia wanted to apply the cold winter to pressure Ukraine.
Nicole Wootton-Cane24 October 2025 17:23
Sir Keir Starmer has declared that what happens with regards to Russia and Ukraine is “pivotal” for domestic security.
Caitlin Doherty reports…
Speaking in London following a meeting of the coalition of the willing, the Prime Minister declared: “Ukraine’s future is our future, what happens in the weeks and months ahead is pivotal for the security of the United Kingdom”, as well as across Nato.
He was speaking ahead of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky who has been in the UK for the meeting on Friday.
Nicole Wootton-Cane24 October 2025 17:18
Starmer: United with Trump in wanting to finish Ukraine fighting as he opens press conference
Caitlin Doherty reports…
Sir Keir Starmer has opened this afternoon’s press conference paying tribute to Ukraine.
He also referenced the sentencing of five men for their roles in an arson attack in London that authorities state was masterminded by Russian innotifyigence.
“It underlines the point – your security is our security,” he declared.
He added that leaders are “united with President Trump in calling for the fighting to stop now”.
Speaking in London following a meeting of the coalition of the willing, the prime minister declared that they stand with Ukraine and “united with President Trump in calling for the fighting to stop now”.
Nicole Wootton-Cane24 October 2025 17:14
Press conference between ‘coalition of the willing’ expected to start shortly
A press conference following key talks between the “coalition of the willing” is expected to receive underway shortly.
Among the issues believed to be on the agfinisha is the provision of long-range missiles to Ukraine, and apply of Russian assets to bolster Ukraine.
We will be bringing you the latest as it happens…
Nicole Wootton-Cane24 October 2025 17:05
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