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UK Pledges Support as Ukraine Resists Putin's Aggression

2/24/2026

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Sir Keir Starmer stated that Vladimir Putin is obstructing peace efforts in Ukraine and pledged UK support for as long as necessary.
President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized Ukraine's resilience, asserting that Putin has not achieved his goals.
UK Defence Secretary John Healey criticized the war as a failure for Russia, noting significant casualties and expressing hope that 2026 could mark the end of the conflict.
On the fourth anniversary of the invasion, the UK government announced a £5 million package for justice initiatives in Ukraine amid ongoing Russian attacks on civilians and infrastructure.

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Sir Keir Starmer stated that Vladimir Putin is obstructing peace efforts in Ukraine and pledged UK support for as long as necessary.
President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized Ukraine's resilience, asserting that Putin has not achieved his goals.
UK Defence Secretary John Healey criticized the war as a failure for Russia, noting significant casualties and expressing hope that 2026 could mark the end of the conflict.
On the fourth anniversary of the invasion, the UK government announced a £5 million package for justice initiatives in Ukraine amid ongoing Russian attacks on civilians and infrastructure.