Ukraine-Russia war live: Starmer pledges ‘100-year partnership’ with country as Putin’s drones attack Kyiv
British prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to deliver 150 artillery barrels to Ukraine as part of a “100-year partnership” with the country.
Sir Keir vowed to uphold the treaty signed with Ukraine on Thursday – a “historic” deal set to bring in more economic and military support for Kyiv in the future.
Struck by the “grim reminder” of war while visiting a burns hospital unit in Kyiv earlier today, the prime minister promised the UK would “play its full part” in guaranteeing Ukraine’s security.
The Sheffield-made guns will be delivered to Ukraine’s military over the next few weeks as part of this deal, Sir Keir said.
He said it is “the first time in over 20 years that these barrels were produced in the United Kingdom and they will start arriving in Ukraine in just a few weeks’ time.”
Vladimir Putin’s troops attacked Kyiv this morning as Sir Keir made the surprise visit to the war-torn city on Thursday.
Ukrainian air defences rushed to down a Russian drone as explosions were reported throughout the Ukrainian capital during Sir Keir’s trip.
