In a significant show of solidarity, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday at Downing Street.
During their discussion, Starmer emphasized that Ukraine has the \"full backing across the United Kingdom.\" He highlighted Britain's \"unwavering determination\" to achieve lasting peace in the region.
In a concrete move to support Ukraine's defense capabilities, the UK and Ukraine have agreed on a loan of 2.26 billion pounds (2.84 billion U.S. dollars), as announced by Ukrainian Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko.
The meeting also included a video call between Zelenskyy, Starmer, and British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves with Marchenko on Saturday evening, further solidifying the UK's commitment to assist Ukraine during these challenging times.
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