UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in Kyiv to discuss bolstering support for Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict with Russia. The main topics of discussion included strengthening sanctions against Russia, providing Ukraine with trustworthy security assurances, and putting the “One Hundred Year Partnership Agreement” into effect to improve collaboration in a number of areas.
To improve Ukraine’s defense capabilities, the UK is providing £2 billion. The UK and Ukraine will benefit from a new support package worth £55 million, or roughly $69 million, which will increase resilience and growth. This includes £17 million for the restoration of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, which has been the target of numerous Russian attacks, and £3 million for the World Food Program to transport Ukrainian grain to war-torn Syria.
Coordination with partners and providing Ukraine with security guarantees were topics of discussion. As the greatest assurance for Ukraine’s security, the UK reaffirmed its commitment to helping Ukraine join NATO.
Zelenskyy and Lammy discussed using frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine and stepping up sanctions against Russia, specifically against its defense and oil sectors.
The “One Hundred Year Partnership Agreement,” which focuses on economic, military, and humanitarian cooperation for the mutual benefit of both countries, was being implemented during the meeting. In order to guarantee thriving relations between the UK and Ukraine, this agreement seeks to encourage technological innovation as well as trade and cooperation across important sectors.
Lammy reassured that the UK is still a key ally of Ukraine and is determined to help as much as it can throughout the conflict.
Zelenskyy thanked the British people, the UK government, and Prime Minister Keir Starmer for their unwavering support. The aid package and Lammy’s visit are components of a larger European show of solidarity with Ukraine.
