It will give the help it needs to find itself in the strongest position possible by fighting Russia in 2025, British Prime Minister Kir Starmer said. The statement was made today (16/1/2025) prior to the British Prime Minister’s meeting with Ukrainian President Volontimir Zelenski during his first visit to Kiev since taking office in July. CORVERSE With this move Starmer wanted to underline his support for Ukraine a few days before Donald Trump’s return to the White House. During their meeting Kir Starmer and Volontimir Zelenski signed a 100-year landmark partnership agreement to deepen security ties and strengthen their countries’ relations. “Today is indeed a historic day, our relations are closer than ever,” Zelenski told reporters after the agreement was signed. ADVERSE The UK and Ukraine have signed a 100-year partnership agreement aimed at fostering strong ties across the full range of relations, including trade, security, defense, science and technology, education, culture, and more. — UNITED24 Media (@United24media) British Prime Minister Kir Starmer further said his government would send a new mobile anti-aircraft defence system to Ukraine. Starmer told reporters during his joint interview with Ukrainian President Volontimir Zelenski that the defence system “developed to meet Ukraine’s needs”.
Kiev: Zelenski and Starmer signed a one-century cooperation agreement Ukraine and Britain
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