UK's new Foreign Secretary Cameron arrives in Kyiv for talks
Photo: facebook.com/dshmyhal
Just days after taking office, the newly appointed British Foreign Secretary, David Cameron, arrived in Ukraine. He held a series of talks during his visit.
Rubryka reports the visit, citing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, and the official Ukrainian president's website.
Meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky
News of the British minister's visit first surfaced with President Volodymyr Zelensky personally welcoming Cameron to Kyiv. According to the Office of the President (OP), Zelensky and Cameron discussed the security situation in the Black Sea and the ongoing work on an alternative "grain corridor."
The parties also aligned their positions on implementing joint multilateral and bilateral initiatives, particularly in advancing Ukraine's "peace formula" and developing security guarantees mentioned in the Joint Declaration of Support for Ukraine adopted by the G7 at the NATO Summit in Vilnius.
Special attention was given to the matter of Euro-Atlantic integration for Ukraine and the UK's support for Ukraine's NATO membership.
Meeting with Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal also reported on the meeting with Cameron. He emphasized that the British minister's first international visit to Ukraine indicated a high and unequivocal level of support from the British government.
"We touched upon important and relevant topics: military, financial, and sanctions support. Special attention was given to the issue of confiscating frozen Russian assets for the needs of Ukraine's recovery," said Shmyhal.
The parties also discussed support for Ukrainian exports, including the insurance of military risks. The Ukrainian prime minister thanked the UK for training Ukrainian military personnel.
Meeting with Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba
Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba also held talks with the newly appointed head of the UK Foreign Ministry.
Photo: twitter.com/DmytroKuleba
"Our negotiations confirmed that Ukraine and the United Kingdom are determined to work together for victory," Kuleba said on X (former Twitter).
According to the Ukrainian minister, Britain remains steadfast in supplying weapons to Ukraine, increasing joint production, and eliminating the Black Sea from Russian threats.
On November 13, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made significant changes to the government, appointing David Cameron as the new Foreign Secretary. Cameron replaced Suella Braverman, who had criticized a large-scale pro-Palestine march in London, calling it a "pro-Palestinian mob."
The new Foreign Secretary, David Cameron, is known for his support of Ukraine in its struggle against Russian aggression. Interestingly, on June 5, 2014, following Russia's occupation of Crimea, Cameron refused to shake hands with dictator Vladimir Putin during a meeting. He also noted that the best way for the EU to support Ukraine would be to impose new sanctions against Russia.
