NEWS STORY : Keir Starmer Reiterates UK Support for Ukraine Despite Attacks from US President

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Keir Starmer has spoken today to Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, and reiterated the UK’s support for the country in its fight against Russia. The Prime Minister rejected the attacks made on Ukraine by Donald Trump, the President of the United States, and said that he hoped that peace could be reached through strength.

A spokesperson for Starmer said in a statement:

“The Prime Minister spoke with President Zelenskyy this morning. The Prime Minister began by reiterating the UK’s ironclad support for Ukraine and commitment to securing a just and enduring peace to bring an end to Russia’s illegal war. The leaders reflected on recent developments in the conflict, as the third anniversary of the full-scale invasion approaches, and agreed on the need to continue working together with allies to achieve peace through strength. They agreed that this was a significant moment for the future of Ukraine and European security at large.

The Prime Minister repeated that Ukraine must be at the heart of any negotiations to end the war and that safeguarding Ukraine’s sovereignty was essential to deter future aggression from Russia. The Prime Minister said he would be progressing these important discussions in the coming days and weeks, including with US President Trump whilst visiting Washington D.C. next week.”