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Keir Starmer has travelled to Kyiv in his final week as Prime Minister for talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and to reaffirm the United Kingdom’s support for Ukraine. The visit comes days before Andy Burnham is expected to enter Downing Street as Labour completes its leadership transition.
The Prime Minister said the foundations established during his Government, including the Coalition of the Willing, would help support a lasting peace. He also announced UK-Swedish backing worth €300 million for 16 advanced aircraft intended to strengthen Ukraine’s air defences.
Zelenskyy thanked Starmer for what he called the UK’s continued support during the war. The visit was designed to demonstrate continuity in British foreign policy before the change of Prime Minister, particularly on defence, sanctions and long-term security guarantees.