UK prime minister says Ukraine must be in ‘strongest possible position’ ahead of Trump re-entering office

Starmer hails ‘closer than ever’ partnership with Ukraine on visit

Here are some comments Keir Starmer, the UK’s prime minister, gave to broadcasters after his visit to a hospital in Kyiv (he is in the capital to sign what Downing Street is calling a “landmark 100-year partnership” with Ukraine). Starmer said:

It’s very important we ensure that Ukraine is in the strongest possible position.

That’s something I’ve been arguing for since I was prime minister. This is my seventh meeting with President Zelenskyy.