Starmer and Macron will make one last attempt to persuade Biden to allow Ukraine to strike deep into Russia with missiles, according to the Telegraph.

This is reported by The Telegraph, citing its own anonymous sources.

Both leaders are set to meet in Paris to discuss these pressing issues. Besides the topic of the Russia-Ukraine war, Starmer and Macron will address the potential implications of a future Trump presidency in the Middle East and the possibility of a trade war with Europe.

The Republican has repeatedly stated his intention to end the war in Ukraine "on the very first day" throughout his presidential campaign, raising concerns that he might compel Kyiv to accept the Russian occupation of Ukrainian territories.

Meanwhile, sources from The Telegraph in the White House indicate that Joe Biden is expected to "open the taps" for Ukraine, providing additional financial assistance to Kyiv just weeks before he leaves the White House.

At the same time, there are hopes in London that the current administration will grant permission to strike deep into Russian territory with Franco-British Storm Shadow cruise missiles. Washington is blocking this approval, as the weapon contains American-made components.