UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has blamed US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin for rising global energy instability, warning that the current ceasefire in the Middle East remains “fragile” and could quickly escalate.
Speaking during a visit to Qatar, Starmer said recent geopolitical tensions have directly contributed to volatile energy prices, placing added pressure on households in the UK and beyond. He stressed that securing key global supply routes—particularly the Strait of Hormuz—is critical to stabilising markets.
Starmer also criticised continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon following the ceasefire, suggesting such actions risk undermining already delicate efforts to maintain peace in the region.
At the same time, he pushed back against Trump’s renewed criticism of NATO, after the US president reportedly labelled alliance members as “cowards.” Starmer defended NATO’s role in global security but acknowledged that European nations must take on greater responsibility within the alliance.
His remarks come amid widening geopolitical rifts, with tensions involving Iran, the US, Russia, and regional actors continuing to disrupt energy flows and strain international partnerships.
With the ceasefire under pressure and divisions among global powers deepening, Starmer warned that without coordinated efforts, both energy security and diplomatic stability could face further setbacks.
