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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visits Kyiv to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky and announce new military aid packages.

Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast
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Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visited Kyiv on January 12

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

Sunak met with President Volodymyr Zelensky

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

Sunak will also sign a new agreement on bilateral security guarantees for Ukraine in Kyiv

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a bilateral security agreement on Jan. 12

Kyiv Post → Source tone: uncertain

The pledge came at a crucial time for Ukraine as its allies in Brussels and Washington struggle to secure funding while Russia bolsters its weapon stockpiles

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed the unprecedented 10-year security cooperation agreement

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

Sunak said the security package would form the core of London's alliance with Ukraine for 100 years or more

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

He also said the UK believed that Ukraine should be in NATO

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arrived in Kyiv on 12 January accompanied by Grant Shepps and Gwyn Jenkins.

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

Sunak announced via social media that Britain supports Ukraine for as long as it takes.

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Source story: 3812347-british-prime-minister-to-announce-new-aid-package-for-ukraine-in-kyiv