Keir Starmer arrives in Kyiv for farewell visit as British PM – Europe live
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Kyiv amid public protests against President Zelenskyy's decision to fire Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Protesters allege the firing was politically motivated and driven by corruption, creating a complex diplomatic backdrop for Starmer's visit.
Why it matters
The internal political instability in Ukraine and the public backlash against leadership decisions could complicate international relations and support efforts.
I will give you a flavor of the demonstrations this morning in Kyiv against Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his bizarre decision to fire Mykhailo Fedorov, the defence minister.
The reporting focuses heavily on the perspective of the protesters and the potential embarrassment for the visiting Prime Minister.
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