Britain's Unwavering Support for Ukraine Amid Criticism

In response to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's comments about waning British support, a spokesperson for Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed that Britain's commitment to Ukraine remains steadfast. Zelenskiy had expressed concerns that UK support had slowed despite being crucial in saving lives during the war with Russia.


Devdiscourse News Desk | London | Updated: 19-08-2024 17:09 IST | Created: 19-08-2024 17:09 IST
Britain's Unwavering Support for Ukraine Amid Criticism
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In a direct response to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's remarks about diminishing British support, a spokesperson for Prime Minister Keir Starmer affirmed on Monday that the United Kingdom's dedication to Ukraine is resolute. Zelenskiy had stated over the weekend that while Britain's leadership had been instrumental in saving thousands of lives since the onset of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, there has been a recent slowdown in aid.

"The prime minister remains absolutely resolute in his support for Ukraine," the spokesperson asserted firmly. "Regarding our support, it is unwavering."

The spokesperson also underscored that there has been no alteration in the British government's stance on the deployment of long-range Storm Shadow missiles provided to Ukraine.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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