Ukraine, UK sign a 100-year partnership agreement

By Reuters

January 16, 20258:03 AM ESTUpdated a month ago

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-uk-sign-100-year-partnership-agreement-2025-01-16/

KYIV, UKRAINE - JANUARY 16: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky look on at the start of their bilateral talks at Mariinskyi Palace on January 16, 2025 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Carl Court/Pool via REUTERS Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab

KYIV, Jan 16 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy signed a landmark 100-year partnership agreement on Thursday to deepen security ties and strengthen their countries' relationship.

"Today is a truly historic day, our relationship is closer than ever," Zelenskiy told media after the signing.

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Reporting by Olena Harmash, Editing by William Maclean