Britain's new prime minister and von der Leyen discuss support for Ukraine

Britain's new prime minister and von der Leyen discuss support for Ukraine

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July 6 2024, 03:57 PM  •  40528 views

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed areas of close cooperation between the UK and the EU, including support for Ukraine, climate change and regional security, in a telephone conversation with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

The new British Prime Minister Keir Starmer had a telephone conversation with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. They discussed areas of close cooperation between the UK and the EU, including support for Ukraine. This UNN reports with reference to the website of the British government.

"The Prime Minister today (July 5 - ed.) spoke with the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. The leaders discussed areas of close cooperation between the UK and the EU, including support for Ukraine, climate change and regional security," the statement said.

The Prime Minister and von der Leyen emphasized the importance of the unique relationship between the UK and the EU in addressing these challenges.  

"They have agreed to keep in close contact and hope to meet in person soon," the report noted.

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer had a telephone conversation with US President Joe Biden in which he assured the American leader that UK support for Ukraine was unwavering.

British Labour Party leader Keir Starmer officiallybecame Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after an audience with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace on Friday, July 5.

The composition of the new government was then announced in Britain . John Healey was appointed Britain's defense minister. David Lammy became Foreign Secretary.