Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), Keir Starmer, has assured Ukraine of Britain’s support “for as long as it takes” as it fights against Russia.
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UK PM, Keir Starmer, receives Ukraine President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, at Downing Street. Photo: @Keir_Starmer |
The UK PM welcomed President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, at Downing Street, where he said, “Ukraine is, and always will be, at the heart of my government’s agenda”.
Starmer vowed “I won’t allow Russia’s shadow fleet of oil tankers to flow freely through European waters and put our security at risk.”
According to Keir Starmer: “An honour to welcome you to Downing Street, President
@ZelenskyyUa
I won’t allow Russia’s shadow fleet of oil tankers, and the dirty money it generates, to flow freely through European waters and put our security at risk.
Ukraine is, and always will be, at the heart of my government’s agenda.
“Be in no doubt: Britain stands with Ukraine for as long as it takes.”
Watch – Keir Starmer welcomes Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Downing Street:
Be in no doubt: Britain stands with Ukraine for as long as it takes. pic.twitter.com/uOUlAKivTu
— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) July 19, 2024