Starmer visits Ukraine on final trip as PM to show UK's 'cast-iron' support
In his final visit to Kyiv as UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer reaffirmed the UK's 'cast-iron' support for Ukraine, announcing £255m in new funding. The visit occurs amidst political transition in the UK and internal Ukrainian government changes regarding the dismissal of the Defence Minister.
Why it matters
The visit underscores the continuity of Western military and financial support for Ukraine despite leadership changes in the UK government.
Figure caption, Watch: Sir Keir Starmer pays tribute to Ukrainian troops in final trip to Kyiv as PM
Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK's "unwavering" support for Ukraine will continue, on a final visit to the country as prime minister.
He met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to announce fresh funding worth £255m (300m Euro), including 16 new advanced aircraft, for Ukraine's fight against Russia.
Speaking in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, he said: "Anyone who thinks that Ukraine is somehow a drain is just plain wrong - The truth is Ukraine's stand has preserved European security."
Sir Keir's visit, where he was awarded Ukranian honour the Order of Freedom, comes amid protests in several Ukrainian cities over Zelensky's surprise dismissal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
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