Iran war cannot be 'windfall' for Putin, says Starmer, as Zelenskyy arrives in UK

March 16, 2026

TL;DR

Keir Starmer is hosting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Prime Minister warns that US-Israeli strikes on Iran should not benefit Putin.
Tuesday is the deadline for Roman Abramovich to pay proceeds from the Chelsea FC sale to Ukraine war victims.
Abramovich has insisted the £2.5bn is his to allocate.
Russia has reportedly earned significant revenue from fossil fuel sales since the start of the US-Israel war with Iran.
The UK has confirmed ongoing weapons supplies to Ukraine, including drones and artillery rounds.
The UK views the current conflicts as being supported by an 'axis of aggression' with similar tactics.
Russia's commodity revenues are crucial for funding its military operations in Ukraine.

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