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UK government responds to Zelenskyy's comments on slowdown in support from London

Monday, 19 August 2024, 15:45
UK government responds to Zelenskyy's comments on slowdown in support from London
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The UK government has reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to Ukraine in response to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's statement about a slowdown in support from the UK.

Source: Reuters, citing a spokesperson for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, as reported by European Pravda

Details: In a video address on 17 August, Zelenskyy stressed that the UK has demonstrated genuine leadership throughout the war – in terms of arms, politics, and support for Ukrainian society. However, he noted that support had slowed down.

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A spokesperson for the UK prime minister noted in response that Keir Starmer remains "absolutely resolute in his support for Ukraine".

"In terms of our support, again, it is unwavering," the spokesperson emphasised.

They added that the UK government's stance on Ukraine's use of UK-supplied Storm Shadow long-range missiles has not changed.

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