Keir Starmer hails ‘closer than ever’ partnership with Ukraine on Kyiv visit
Two countries to sign deal to deepen existing defence relationship and boost economic links in non-military areas
Keir Starmer has travelled to Ukraine to meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the first time since he entered Downing Street, hailing a “closer than ever” partnership days before Donald Trump returns to the White House.
The two countries will sign a partnership deal to deepen the existing defence relationship, with further military assistance to Kyiv on offer amid concerns the US could start to wind down its support.
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