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The Prime Minister has met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Armenia, praising Ukraine’s resilience and reaffirming the UK’s long-term support as the war with Russia continues. According to a Downing Street statement, Sir Keir Starmer paid tribute to the “remarkable courage and strength” shown by President Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian people in the face of ongoing Russian attacks. The Ukrainian leader provided an update on the situation on the frontline, with both sides discussing the current momentum of the conflict.
The two leaders also agreed on the need to step up defence industrial collaboration with European partners, with a focus on ensuring Ukraine can continue to defend itself “for as long as it takes”. The meeting took place ahead of the European Political Community summit in Yerevan, where wider regional security and cooperation are expected to be key themes.