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Starmer Resigns, Kremlin Says Britain’s Russia Stance Unchanged

6/22/2026

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Keir Starmer announced his resignation as British Prime Minister, pledging an orderly transfer of power by September.
The Kremlin said Starmer’s resignation will not alter Britain’s hostile stance toward Russia.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov added that Starmer consistently kept relations with Russia at a zero level and that no other British politician is likely to adopt a different position.

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Keir Starmer announced his resignation as British Prime Minister, pledging an orderly transfer of power by September.
The Kremlin said Starmer’s resignation will not alter Britain’s hostile stance toward Russia.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov added that Starmer consistently kept relations with Russia at a zero level and that no other British politician is likely to adopt a different position.