Zelenskiy Thanks Starmer for Support; NATO Summit to Boost Ukraine's Defense Amid Russian Attacks

July 8, 2024
Zelenskiy Thanks Starmer for Support; NATO Summit to Boost Ukraine's Defense Amid Russian Attacks
  • Ukraine's President Zelenskiy thanked UK's Keir Starmer for continued support in the war against Russia ahead of the NATO Summit in Washington.

  • The US plans to present a 'bridge to membership' for Ukraine at the summit.

  • Zelenskiy aims to double Ukraine's air defense capacity with assistance from Germany and the US.

  • Keir Starmer's attendance at the summit is crucial for Labour's emphasis on national security and military aid for Ukraine.

  • Despite the UK's absence in discussions on supplying weapons to Ukraine, Starmer will navigate a potentially uncertain future with Trump back in the White House while upholding the alliance's integrity and long-term support for Ukraine.

  • Hungarian PM Orbán's visits to Moscow and Kyiv have drawn criticism from EU leaders.

  • Starmer will host a summit with European leaders to discuss support for Ukraine and other crises.

  • Starmer's attendance at the NATO Summit in Washington is his first overseas trip, showcasing a commitment to allocating 2.5% of GDP to defense and offering ongoing military aid to Ukraine through Labour's Defense Secretary, John Healey.

  • Russian attacks in Ukraine's Donetsk region have resulted in eight deaths and multiple injuries.

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