Starmer on final trip to Ukraine as PM pledges UK's 'cast-iron' support
Sir Keir Starmer is making his final trip to Ukraine as UK Prime Minister to meet President Zelensky, reaffirming the UK's "cast-iron" support. He highlighted Britain's contributions to Ukraine's war effort, including a 100-year partnership and leading efforts for a peacekeeping force, ahead of Andy Burnham's installation as the new Labour leader and PM.
Why it matters
This signifies a continuity of UK support for Ukraine amidst a leadership transition, reinforcing international alliances against Russian aggression and shaping future geopolitical dynamics.
Image source, Reuters By Adam Goldsmith Published 15 minutes ago Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK's "cast-iron" support for Ukraine will continue, as he makes a final trip to the country as prime minister.
He will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the capital Kyiv later on Thursday, ahead of Andy Burnham's installation as Labour leader and PM.
In comments ahead of his trip, Sir Keir said the "fortitude" of the Ukrainian people since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022 had "preserved the security of Europe".
In his statement, Sir Keir highlighted Britain's contribution to the Ukrainian war effort during his two years in Downing Street.
It has seen the signing of a 100-year partnership between the two countries, aimed at fostering closer defence and trade ties, and the PM leading efforts to establish a future peacekeeping force.
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