UK and Ukrainian leaders, with NATO support, reaffirmed commitment to Ukraine amid shifting Western focus and rising tensions.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in London, joined by NATO’s Mark Rutte, to reaffirm Western support for Ukraine amid rising regional tensions following US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Starmer warned against shifting focus from Ukraine, citing risks from easing US sanctions on Russian oil and diverted Western military attention. Zelenskyy expressed concern over reduced aid and attention, while both leaders emphasized cooperation on drone defense and industrial partnerships, including a new UK-Ukraine initiative to boost drone production and AI capabilities.