Sir Keir Starmer has reaffirmed Britain will again Ukraine’s “irreversible path” to becoming a member of Nato regardless of US President Donald Trump showing to rule out membership.
The prime minister advised Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky the UK stood by a pledge made alongside ex-president Joe Biden finally yr’s Nato summit in Washington, to again Ukraine’s bid for membership.
The 2 leaders spoke on the cellphone forward of worldwide leaders assembly for contemporary talks in Munich on Friday.
Sir Keir’s feedback are in stark distinction to these of the Trump administration, which has mentioned this week that Nato membership for Ukraine isn’t a “practical prospect”.
In a readout of the decision, a Downing Road spokeswoman mentioned: “The Prime Minister started by reiterating the UK’s concrete assist for Ukraine, for so long as it is wanted.
“He was unequivocal that there may very well be no talks about Ukraine, with out Ukraine.
“Ukraine wanted sturdy safety ensures, additional deadly help and a sovereign future, and it might rely on the UK to step up, he added.
“The prime minister reiterated the UK’s dedication to Ukraine being on an irreversible path to Nato as agreed by allies on the Washington Summit final yr.”
The leaders agreed it was an “essential second to exhibit worldwide unity and assist for Ukraine” and “agreed to remain in shut contact”, the assertion added.
