Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in October at 10 Downing Street to discuss a “100-year partnership” aimed at protecting Ukraine from Russian aggression. The UK pledged £40 million in support for Ukraine’s economic recovery, in addition to previous military and civilian aid. The partnership includes cooperation on defense, technology projects, and a plan for Western troops to oversee a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine.
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Recognising Palestine is not rewarding Hamas – and it shouldn’t come with strings
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized UK leader Keir Starmer's conditional plan to recognize Palestinian statehood, framing it as appeasement of Hamas. The article argues that recognition could empower moderate Palestinian leadership and promote peace, contrasting it with the UK's hesitance and emphasizing that Palestinian rights should not be conditional but a fundamental entitlement under international law. Want More Context? 🔎
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