Starmer to sign 100-year 'friendship' deal with Ukraine in first Kyiv visit since becoming PM Keir Starmer will sign a century-long partnership with Ukraine today, as the prime minister makes his first visit to the war-torn country in an effort to shore up support for Kyiv - just days ahead of the arrival of Donald Trump in the White House.
The PM's visit is part of a wider effort on the part of European leaders to shore up support for Kyiv as they ramp up discussions over regional security ahead of the handover of power in Washington.
Sir Keir said the 100-year agreement underpinned Britain's "steadfast support" for Ukraine as he reiterated European unity in the face of Russian aggression.
Supporting Ukraine to defend itself from Russia's barbaric invasion and rebuild a prosperous, sovereign future, is vital to the government's security and Plan for Change.".
Instead, we are closer than ever and this partnership will take that friendship to the next level," said the prime minister.
