The UK Prime Minister, Kir Starmer, arrived in Kiev, where he met with President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky. About it reports the British edition of The Guardian .
The main topic of negotiation was the conclusion of an agreement on partnership between the two countries aimed at deepening cooperation in the defense sphere. The participants of the meeting also considered the possibility of further military assistance to Ukraine, taking into account the fears of potential curtailment of support from the United States.
President Zelensky urged Western countries to continue long -term military assistance to Ukraine, emphasizing that its cessation could lead to new aggressive actions, chaos and war.
Among the issues discussed by Starmer and Zelensky were possible security guarantees for Ukraine. The prospect of participation of British troops in the peacekeeping forces after the war was considered separately.
