Zelensky meets new British PM, discusses permission for Storm Shadow strikes on Russian territory
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Keir Starmer. Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine
In Washington, on the sidelines of the North Atlantic Alliance summit, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky held his first meeting with the newly appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain, Keir Starmer.
The Office of the President reports that.
The Ukrainian leader noted the unchanging support of the new British government.
"I read your messages about the permission to use your very powerful and high-quality Storm Shadow missiles against military facilities on the territory of the Russian Federation. We are very grateful!" the president emphasized.
At the meeting, they discussed the practical implementation of this decision. Zelensky and Starmer also focused on further expanding Ukraine's long-range capabilities in cooperation with other partners.
The head of state emphasized Great Britain's leadership in the coalition of maritime capabilities and discussed with the British prime minister the prospects for developing the Ukrainian fleet with the country's support.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Keir Starmer. Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine
Additionally, they discussed the outcomes of the Peace Summit and the planning of follow-up conferences focusing on carrying out its decisions.
It should be noted that the new Prime Minister of Great Britain, Keir Starmer, said he would continue the previous government's policy of allowing Ukraine's armed forces to strike Russia with British long-range Storm Shadow missiles.
As he mentioned, missiles ought to be employed according to international humanitarian laws and solely for defensive reasons. Yet, Kyiv will determine the specifics of how Ukraine will utilize this armament for defense.
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On May 22, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced that King Charles III had permitted him to dissolve parliament and hold early parliamentary elections.
At the time, he said he was "proud" of the government's achievements during his premiership, which focused on restoring economic stability. At the same time, he said that voters could not be sure what they would get if they elected Labor leader Keir Starmer because he "does not keep his promises."
Extraordinary parliamentary elections were held on July 4 in Britain, resulting in a victory for the Labor Party.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has acknowledged the defeat of his Conservative Party in these elections.
On Friday, the King of Great Britain, Charles III, appointed Keir Starmer, the leader of the British Labor Party, as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and instructed him to form a new government.
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