UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday lashed out at Russian President Vladimir Putin as Russia has stepped up its assault on Ukraine in recent weeks.

“These are not the actions of someone who wants peace,” Starmer said.

Speaking to reporters at a joint news conference with US President Donald Trump, Starmer also touched on the crisis in Gaza, saying himself and Trump were "working together to end the humanitarian catastrophe in the Middle East, get the aid in, free the hostages, and ultimately bring Israel and the region back towards a comprehensive plan which can deliver peace and security for Israelis and Palestinians alike."

He also commented on the killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk and said it "sent shockwaves around the world."

When asked about the dismissal of the country’s ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, over his links to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Starmer said, "some information came to light last week which wasn't available when he was appointed."