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President Zelensky announced that he had a productive conversation with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Noting that they continue to coordinate their positions, Zelensky said: “Yesterday with all our partners, and today in a bilateral format, we discussed the expectations and possible prospects for the meeting in Alaska. We also discussed in detail the security guarantees that could truly make peace sustainable if the United States presses Russia to stop the massacres and engage in real, meaningful diplomacy. Within the framework of the Coalition of the Willing, it is important for all of us to create effective formats for security cooperation.”

Zelensky stated that they also discussed the continuation of support programs for the armed forces and the defense industry: “Under any scenario, Ukraine will maintain its strength. Keir and I also discussed arms supply mechanisms such as the PURL program, and I invited the United Kingdom to join. Of course, we also discussed our Centennial Partnership Agreement. Ukraine is preparing to ratify the agreement in August, and as a result, we will be able to hold an expanded Ukraine–UK meeting.”

Zelensky added: “Another separate and important topic on the agenda was investment in our drone production. We have significant potential to increase production volumes, and we urgently need funding for this. Drones play a decisive role on the frontline, and Ukraine’s capacity to produce them is outstanding.”