Helen William

World leaders offered public thanks to Keir Starmer during one of his final diplomatic engagements, praising his cooperation and support for Ukraine at a coalition meeting in Paris. Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz highlighted his positive contributions and close working relationships. Starmer reaffirmed the UK’s ongoing commitment to Ukraine and announced British participation in the EU’s €90 billion loan package aimed at meeting Kyiv’s defence and budget needs through 2027. He urged increased pressure on Russia and warned of renewed attempts at intimidation by Vladimir Putin.