Starmer Prioritizes Ukraine Support at G20 Summit

Prime Minister Keir Starmer, attending the G20 summit in Brazil, emphasized strengthening support for Ukraine, marking the 1,000th day of Russian aggression. Starmer ruled out any talks with Vladimir Putin, contrasting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who faced criticism for his recent call with the Russian leader. Starmer's focus at the summit includes urging European allies and U.S. President Joe Biden to bolster military aid to Ukraine, highlighting the strategic implications of Russian alliances with countries like North Korea. Meanwhile, Labour faces domestic criticism for reducing the universal winter fuel payment, impacting vulnerable pensioners amid rising energy costs. This controversial decision has seen payments stagnate since 2000, with inflation and energy prices drastically outpacing the current allowances.