Starmer arrives in Kyiv as Zelenskyy faces backlash over defence minister removal
Keir Starmer has arrived in Kyiv for a farewell visit, with the trip unfolding against a public backlash over President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's decision to remove the popular defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov. The timing has made the visit politically awkward for the outgoing British leader, who is due to leave office this week and had wanted to underline support for Ukraine during his premiership. Zelenskyy, meanwhile, is trying to present the visit as evidence that international backing remains firm despite the domestic row.The reshuffle has drawn criticism because Fedorov's six months in office coincided with what supporters describe as a marked... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 09:01 LONDON
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Starmer makes final Kyiv trip as prime minister and pledges continued UK support for Ukraine
Sir Keir Starmer is in Kyiv for what he says is his final visit to Ukraine as prime minister, where he is due to meet President Volodymyr Zelensky later on Thursday. In comments released ahead of the trip, he said Britain's support for Ukraine would remain "cast-iron" as he prepares to leave office. The visit comes as the UK seeks to underline its backing for Kyiv amid Russia's full-scale invasion, now in its fourth year.Starmer said the fortitude of the Ukrainian people since Russia's invasion in February 2022 had "preserved the security of Europe". He pointed to the UK's 100-year... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 06:30 LONDON
Ukraine and allies launch anti-ballistic missile coalition in Paris
Ukraine and nine European countries have announced a new coalition to develop a shared anti-ballistic missile capability, in a move unveiled during talks in Paris. The announcement came as leaders gathered for a Coalition of the Willing summit focused on support for Ukraine and pressure on Russia to end the war. The plan is intended to strengthen Europe's ability to respond to ballistic missile threats, which the countries involved described as growing.The coalition includes Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine and the United Kingdom. In a joint statement, the leaders said they wanted to build an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 22:29 LONDON
Ukraine's Zelenskyy announces cabinet reshuffle and plans to replace Prime Minister Svyrydenko
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced a cabinet reshuffle and proposed replacing Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko. The move is part of what he described as a change in political strategy, with a stronger focus on foreign policy and security goals. Zelenskyy also said there would be changes in the leadership of some law enforcement agencies.In a lengthy post on social media, Zelenskyy said each priority foreign policy direction would be overseen by a specific person with substantial experience. He said the aim was to deliver on agreements reached at leaders' level and meet the expectations of the Ukrainian people. Zelenskyy... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 15:00 LONDON
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Ukraine and US still finalising technical terms for Patriot missile production
Trump said at the NATO summit in Turkiye that Ukraine would be given the right to make Patriot missile systems, but he gave no timetable for when production could begin. He told Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the United States would show Ukraine how to do it, while also saying Washington would keep its own stockpile. Ukraine said it will try to master domestic production as soon as possible, but the immediate practical steps remain unclear.The announcement comes as Ukraine's stock of US-made Patriot interceptors has been depleted by frequent Russian strikes, making the air-defence system one of Kyiv's most urgent military... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 11:29 LONDON
