Britain’s Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of the UK’s full support in the ongoing war with Russia.
The two leaders held a bilateral meeting at 10 Downing Street in London, England, on Thursday, 1 March 2025, following Zelensky’s clash with US President Donald Trump on Friday.
The heated exchange between Zelensky and Trump at the White House further exposed divisions in relations between Europe and the United States.
Speaking after the bilateral meeting, the British Prime Minister told reporters that the UK “stands with Ukraine for as long as it may take,” adding that Ukraine has “full backing across the United Kingdom.”
Starmer also emphasised the UK’s “unwavering determination” to achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.
Zelensky thanked Starmer for his country’s staunch support.
“We are happy to have such partners and such friends,” he said.
