Keir Starmer arrives in Kyiv for farewell visit as British PM – Europe live
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Kyiv for a farewell visit amid political and military challenges. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy faces criticism after dismissing a popular defense minister who had aided in strengthening Ukraine's battlefield position, alongside ongoing Russian attacks on oil refineries.
Arrival of outgoing British leader in Ukraine comes as Zelenskyy faces outrage after removing popular defence minister and Artem Mazhulin in Kyiv Fedorov’s six months in office coincided with a dramatic improvement in Ukraine’s position on the battlefield. Kyiv has repeatedly hit Russian oil refineries with long-range drones, embarrassing Vladimir Putin and creating nationwide fuel shortages. Continue reading...