Starmer Announces UK Talks on EU's 90 Billion Euro Ukraine Loan

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer arrived in Yerevan, Armenia, on Sunday for the European Political Community summit, where he plans to announce talks on joining the European Union's 90 billion euro loan package for Ukraine and advocate for deeper defense cooperation with the bloc.

The summit, attended by dozens of European leaders including French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, marks only the second visit to Armenia by a British prime minister and the first in more than 25 years. Starmer met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky upon arrival. Zelensky expressed gratitude for King Charles III's supportive remarks during his recent U.S. state visit, as well as for British sanctions on Russia and efforts to counter its shadow fleet. Zelensky also highlighted Britain's leading role in Europe's response to the war.

On Monday, Starmer will urge closer collaboration to ensure Ukraine receives necessary military equipment amid its defense against Russia's invasion, now in its fourth year. The EU approved the loan last month after Hungary lifted its veto...