Sir Keir Starmer has declared that the United Kingdom’s “cast-iron” commitment to Ukraine will endure, as he undertakes his last visit to the country in his capacity as prime minister.
Later on Thursday, he is scheduled to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv, prior to Andy Burnham’s formal appointment as Labour leader and prime minister.
Ahead of the trip, Sir Keir remarked that the “fortitude” demonstrated by Ukrainians since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022 has “preserved the security of Europe”.
In his statement, Sir Keir underscored Britain’s contributions to Ukraine’s war effort throughout his two years in Downing Street.
These efforts include the signing of a 100-year partnership between the two nations, designed to deepen defence and trade relations, and the prime minister’s role in spearheading plans for a future peacekeeping force.
“When I became prime minister, I knew the UK must not simply stand with Ukraine in the moment, but help build the foundations of its long-term security and success,” Sir Keir said.
He noted that the UK has increased defence investment and is “leading the way in the war fighting technologies of the future”.
Sir Keir added: “And we have brought others with us on that journey. As we showed at the G7 and Nato summits, in recent weeks, the UK and its allies are absolutely united against Russian aggression.”
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