Zelensky, Starmer sign joint statement on Ukraine-UK Strategic Dialogue

According to Ukrinform, the document was published on the website of the President of Ukraine.

“The Ukraine-UK Strategic Dialogue spans eight pillars covering security, trade, transport, energy, justice, science, culture, and foreign policy. The Parties have held dialogues for each pillar to discuss areas of mutual cooperation and identify strategic priorities for the year ahead,” the statement reads.

In the area of defence and security, the UK will continue to provide long-term support to Ukraine in line with its commitment to allocate at least £3 billion annually until 2030/31 – and for as long as necessary.

The document also notes that the UK will continue supporting Ukraine’s air defence needs through its leadership in the Ukraine Defence Contact Group, as well as through its previous financial contributions under the PURL initiative. These efforts are described as crucial for strengthening Ukraine’s resilience, particularly its air defence, amid ongoing Russian attacks on critical and civilian infrastructure.

The statement emphasizes the importance of taking Ukraine’s wartime experience into account.

“We express the mutual readiness to deepen multilateral cooperation within the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) to ensure effective practical implementation of the Enhanced Partnership between Ukraine and JEF, recognising Ukraine’s unmatched practical experience in modern warfare. Building on the Ukraine-UK battlefield technology agreement, signed in June 2025, we will continue to collaborate on programme LYRA to scale up production of OCTOPUS interceptor drones and continue to identify mutually beneficial joint defence technology initiatives,” the document states.

The joint statement also underscores that Kyiv and London will continue working to facilitate opportunities for companies both in exports and joint capacity-building.

“Projects such as Nightfall will ensure Ukrainian battlefield requirements directly shape UK innovation and build UK expertise such that the UK's world-class defence industry can continue to support and enhance Ukrainian capability. The UK will continue to support the training of Ukrainian troops through Operation INTERFLEX,” the document adds.

As reported, President Zelensky is currently on a visit to the United Kingdom, where he has already met with Charles III and held talks with Prime Minister Starmer.

Photo: archive / Volodymyr Zelensky (Telegram)