KYIV – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a “landmark” 100-year partnership agreement with Ukraine during an unannounced visit to the war-torn
country, seeking to shore up support for Kyiv before Donald Trump returns to the White House.
The incoming Republican has stoked fears that he will cut Washington’s vital military aid or force Ukraine to accept a ceasefire on terms that reward Russia for its February 2022 invasion. Starmer kicked off the visit by laying wreaths with Zelenskyy to commemorate killed Ukrainian soldiers, and visiting a burns hospital treating wounded servicemen.
Earlier, when asked if Britain would send a military contingent to the country, he said: “It is really important that Ukraine is put in the strongest possible position.” His nominee for secretary of state, Marco Rubio, said Wednesday that the new administration would instead seek “bold diplomacy” to end the war.
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