Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Tuesday that if Europe “wants to go to war and starts one, we are ready right now.”
Downing Street has dismissed Putin’s remarks as “another Kremlin lie from a president who is not serious about peace,” BBC reports.
When asked whether the United Kingdom is ready for war, a spokesperson for Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, “Our investment in defense is clear to all, and our armed forces are always ready to defend this country.”
The official also emphasized that European nations remain “united in support of Ukraine,” and that NATO is “prepared to respond to any threat with unity and strength.”
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