Britain's new prime minister assures Biden of unwavering support for Ukraine

The new British Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a telephone conversation with US President Joe Biden, in which he assured the American leader that the UK's support for Ukraine is unwavering. This UNN reports with reference to the website of the British government.

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"The Prime Minister in the afternoon (July 5 - ed.) spoke with the President of the United States Joe Biden. The President congratulated the Prime Minister on his election victory, and the Prime Minister thanked him for his kind words," the message reads.

The leaders reportedly discussed a shared commitment to the special relationship between the UK and the US, as well as shared ambitions to achieve greater economic growth.

Discussing geopolitical issues, the leaders reaffirmed their strong commitment to Ukraine, with the Prime Minister emphasizing that the UK's support for Ukraine is unwavering

The British Prime Minister said he looked forward to working side by side across the full range of relationships, including the AUKUS partnership and ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific. The leaders discussed their shared commitment to protecting the achievements of the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement.

"The Prime Minister and the President look forward to meeting each other at the NATO summit in Washington next week," the statement said.

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

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