The outgoing UK prime minister meets Zelensky to review two years of aid as Russian strikes kill 16 across Ukraine
Starmer visits Kyiv, pledges 'cast iron' support days before resignation
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Outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Kyiv on Thursday for a final visit, pledging 'cast iron' support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia's invasion. The trip, four days before his resignation, aims to review two years of UK assistance and discuss further equipping Kyiv, according to his office. Meanwhile, at least 16 people have been killed across Ukraine in two days of Russian attacks. Russia's defense ministry said it struck military and industrial facilities in Kyiv involved in drone production and storage, as well as Ukrainian ports.
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In one of his final acts as Prime Minister, Keir Starmer will meet with war-time leader Volodymyr Zelensky in the Ukrainian capital to discuss equipping Kyiv in its fight against Russia’s illegal invasion
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesJuly 16, 2026, 08:36 Outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday, July 16, will visit Kiev to sum up the results of two years of support for Ukraine, according to his office.
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At least 16 people killed across Ukraine in two days of Russian attacks
according to The Independent — World +1Starmer arrived in Kiev 4 days before his retirement.
according to Argumenty i FaktyRussia's defence ministry said it hit Ukrainian military and industrial facilities in Kyiv involved in the production and storage of medium- and long-range drones.
according to The Straits Times - WorldRussia says it hits military targets in Kyiv, Ukrainian ports.
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July 16, 2026, 08:36 Outgoing Prime Minister of Great Britain Keir Starmer on Thursday, July 16, will visit Kiev to bring..
omitted byLeft sidecovered byCenterPublic / AgenciesIn one of his final acts as Prime Minister, Keir Starmer will meet with war-time leader Volodymyr Zelensky in the Ukrainian capital to…
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