Lammy’s trip comes two weeks after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a 100-year partnership agreement between the two countries.
The UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy arrived in Kyiv on Wednesday morning, where he is expected to announce a new support package for Ukraine as Russia’s all-out invasion of its neighbour nears its third anniversary.
The financial package aims to support the war-torn country’s energy sector and grain exports, and contribute to its economic growth.
Lammy is also expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his visit.
Lammy’s trip comes two weeks after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a 100-year partnership agreement between the two countries.
The deal is part of a broader European effort to demonstrate support for Ukraine and reinforce a commitment to helping the country endure the conflict.
Starmer described the landmark agreement as a pledge to deepen cooperation on defence, particularly maritime security in the Baltic Sea, Black Sea, and Sea of Azov, as well as technology-related projects such as drones, which have become crucial weapons for both sides.
The treaty also establishes a system to track Ukrainian grain that Russia has exported from occupied territories.
Since the war began, the UK has committed €15.4 billion in military and civilian support.
As Moscow’s war grinds on toward its third year, both Ukraine and Russia are seeking battlefield gains ahead of potential peace negotiations.
Ukraine has launched a second offensive in Russia’s Kursk region, fighting to retain territory it seized last year while increasing drone and missile strikes on Russian weapons facilities and fuel depots.
Meanwhile, Russian troops are gradually advancing along the 1,000-kilometre front line in eastern Ukraine, suffering heavy casualties in the process. At the same time, Moscow has intensified attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, aiming to cut off heat and electricity during the harsh winter months.
