Newly appointed British Foreign Secretary and former Prime Minister David Cameron made his first trip to Kyiv as a minister, highlighting the close relationship between his country and Ukraine.
The unannounced visit came a few days after his also unexpected appointment, but he made no major announcements about new military assistance. During a meeting with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, Cameron promised that Britain’s long-term support for Ukraine would continue.
Hosted @David_Cameron on his first visit to Ukraine as Foreign Secretary of the UK.
We had a good meeting focused on weapons for the frontline, strengthening air defense, and protecting our people and critical infrastructure.
I am grateful to the UK for its support!
🇺🇦🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/zElLHsSaQT
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) November 16, 2023
“I personally wanted this to be my first trip. I admire the strength and determination of the Ukrainian people.”Cameron said at the beginning of the meeting, a video of which was released by the Office of the President of Ukraine.
“By my presence here, I wanted to say that we will continue to provide you with moral support, diplomatic support, financial support, but above all, the military support that you need, not only this year and next year, but as long as you you will need it”, Cameron said. However, no immediate public promises were made regarding future funding for military aid to Ukraine.
An announcement is expected next week on whether the UK will continue its £2.3 billion-a-year arms supply, but given the situation in the Middle East, that decision could be delayed indefinitely.
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