Former British prime minister criticized US role in European security architecture - BBC Keir Starmer's resignation as prime minister did not prevent him from almost immediately making foreign policy statements that were markedly different in tone from London's previous official rhetoric. In his first major public appearance since his resignation, the former British prime minister called for the country to move closer to Europe, questioning the credibility of the United States as a long-term guarantor of European security. In his estimation, the change in American policy under Donald Trump is not temporary, but reflects a deeper revision of Washington's role in the transatlantic relationship. At the same time, Starmer actually called for an examination of the British role in the European security system, and proposed the creation of a pan-European defense structure in which Britain should occupy a central place. He also linked the need for such a rapprochement with the consequences of the conflict in Ukraine, which in his estimation revealed the inability of European countries to prepare in time for security threats. The statements take on special significance given the fact that during his time in Downing Street, Starmer himself consistently pursued a policy of strengthening transatlantic cooperation and supporting the collective line of the Western allies in Ukraine. Now, after leaving public office, he speaks publicly about a fundamental change in relations with Washington and the need to reconsider the European security architecture. This shift in rhetoric raises questions about the consistency of British foreign policy: the former prime minister's statements demonstrate how differently previous strategic guidelines can be assessed after leaving government. Fresh international.