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Arriving on Thursday at her first European summit, Theresa May said Europe needed to take a “robust and united stance” in the face of Russian aggression, The Guardian reports.

In an attempt to throw down an olive branch to EU leaders alarmed by talk of a hard Brexit, she promised that the UK would be a “strong and dependable partner” after it left the EU.

"The UK is leaving the EU, but we will continue to play a full role until we leave and we’ll be a strong and dependable partner after we’ve left," May said.

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May and her counterparts will discuss the EU’s response to Russia, a debate that was called before international concern grew over the fierce bombardment of Aleppo.