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UK support for Ukraine 'unwavering', Starmer tells Trump and other leaders

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on August 13, 2025

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LONDON (Reuters) -British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders that support for Ukraine was unwavering and that there should be robust security guarantees

Keir Starmer Affirms Unwavering UK Support for Ukraine to Global Leaders

UK's Stance on Ukraine Support

LONDON (Reuters) -British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders that support for Ukraine was unwavering and that there should be robust security guarantees as part of any peace deal with Russia.

Key Messages from Prime Minister Starmer

"The Prime Minister was clear that our support for Ukraine is unwavering - international borders must not be changed by force and Ukraine must have robust and credible security guarantees to defend its territorial integrity as part of any deal," a readout of a call from Starmer's Downing Street office said.

International Collaboration and Security Guarantees

The call, which also included Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and the leaders of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Finland, NATO and the European Union, comes ahead of a meeting between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday.

(Reporting by William James, writing by Sachin Ravikumar, editing by Catarina Demony)

Key Takeaways

  • UK's support for Ukraine remains unwavering.
  • Security guarantees are crucial for Ukraine's territorial integrity.
  • Starmer communicated with Trump and European leaders.
  • Upcoming meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska.
  • International collaboration emphasized by UK.

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A central bank is a national institution that manages a country's currency, money supply, and interest rates, overseeing the financial system and implementing monetary policy.
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Security guarantees are commitments made by countries to protect another country's sovereignty and territorial integrity, often in the context of international agreements or treaties.

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