The former PM expressed frustration that talks between Sir Keir and US President Joe Biden in Washington had failed to sanction the use of Storm Shadow missiles against Russian forces
LISTEN:Boris Johnson has urged Sir Keir Starmer to break the impasse over allowing Ukraine to fire long-range missiles into Russia – warning that every day's delay is costing lives.
'There is no conceivable case for delay. The only person who fears escalation is Vladimir Putin, and every day that goes by is a lost opportunity to save lives and bring about a just conclusion to this war.'Storm Shadow missiles are seen attached to the hard points of a Eurofighter Typhoon Following the meeting at the White House, Sir Keir evaded questions about the missiles, saying only: 'We've had a long and productive discussion on a number of problems, including Ukraine', rather than a 'particular step or tactic'.
File photo. Putin has told Western nations that unleashing the Storm Shadows would represent Nato 's 'direct participation' in the Ukraine war.
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