LONDON: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in London on Tuesday, urging that 'the focus must remain on Ukraine' despite the US-Israeli conflict with Iran.
Starmer welcomed Zelenskyy at Downing Street following his meeting with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace. He reiterated the UK's commitment to supporting Ukraine amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
The meeting came as Britain and Ukraine prepare to sign a defense partnership to counter threats from low-cost drones.
Zelenskyy's visit in London, ahead of a trip to Spain, highlights continued European backing for Kyiv in its conflict with Russia.