UK will 'never let up' on Ukraine support, says Keir Starmer

It is the prime minister's first visit to Ukraine since taking office six months ago.

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The prime minister said the UK would "never let up" on giving the necessary support to Ukraine as he signed what Downing Street has called a "landmark 100-year partnership" pact with Ukraine.

"Today is a truly historic day, our relationship is closer than ever," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told reporters after the signing. The agreement formalises economic and military support already pledged to the country.

Zelensky is keen to firm security guarantees from key allies, wary that Donald Trump's new US administration could start pushing Ukraine to make peace with Russia.

Unlike other prime ministers who have rushed to Kyiv, Sir Keir has taken his time to visit, but after six months in office he has come to Ukraine pledging long-term support against what he calls Russia's "illegal and barbaric invasion".

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