'Cast-iron support for Ukraine': Keir Starmer backs Kyiv on final visit as UK PM

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed UK's "cast-iron support" for Ukraine on Thursday as he made his final visit to Kyiv before stepping down.Starmer is scheduled to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, days before Labour leader-designate Andy Burnham formally takes over as party leader and later succeeds him as prime minister.Ahead of the visit, Starmer praised the resilience of the Ukrainian people, saying their "fortitude" since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022 had "preserved the security of Europe," BBC reported.Reflecting on his tenure, Starmer highlighted the UK's military, diplomatic and economic support for Ukraine, including a landmark 100-year partnership aimed at strengthening defence and trade ties between the two countries."When I became prime minister, I knew the UK must not simply stand with Ukraine in the moment, but help build the foundations of its long-term security and success," Starmer said, adding that Britain had increased defence spending while…