'Now is the time to put maximum pressure on Putin'

If you're just joining us, we've just heard Keir Starmer speaking following a virtual summit of 25 Ukraine allies, where future security arrangements and more sanctions on Russia were discussed. Here are the key takeaways:

The prime minister said now is the time to apply "maximum pressure" on Russia and "the world needs actions...not empty words and conditions"
He described Ukraine as the "party of peace", while Putin continues to "delay" steps towards a ceasefire
This should be the moment that the "guns fall silent " Starmer told a press conference
Starmer said military leaders will meet on Thursday to move to an "operational phase" of logistical planning and to "accelerate practical work"
He said the so-called coalition of the willing has grown over the last two weeks and new commitments were made this morning - though he did not give specific examples