British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated he has no intention of speaking with Russian President Vladimir Putin, following German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s controversial phone call with Putin that sparked backlash in the West. Starmer emphasized the need to double efforts in supporting Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict, which marks 1,000 days of Russian aggression. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized Scholz for potentially opening a Pandora’s box with his communication, while Scholz defended his decision, asserting unwavering German support for Ukraine.

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