Keir Starmer avoids questions on Ukraine missile use at G20 summit in Brazil

At the G20 summit in Brazil, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer did not clarify whether Ukraine would be allowed to use British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles against Russia. He emphasized support for Ukraine as a top priority but avoided operational details. Starmer's comments come after U.S. President Joe Biden permitted Ukraine to use some American-made weapons, which Russia criticized as reckless. Starmer stated that allowing Ukraine to fire missiles into Russia could benefit Putin. Starmer confirmed he has not spoken to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who is also attending the summit. A government spokesperson indicated that announcing changes in the UK's position could aid Putin amid the ongoing conflict.