Britain’s newly appointed Foreign Secretary, David Cameron, embarked on his first working trip abroad, landing in wartime Kyiv to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. In a video shared by Zelenskiy’s office, Cameron expressed London’s unwavering support for Ukraine.
Zelenskiy, appreciative of the gesture, highlighted the global diversion of attention from Ukraine’s ongoing 21-month conflict with Russia due to developments in the Middle East. Despite the lack of a resolution in sight, Cameron’s visit aimed to reinforce solidarity.
As Ukraine monitors Western military and financial assistance, particularly after a counteroffensive against Russian forces fell short of a major breakthrough, Cameron assured sustained backing. Britain, a staunch ally since Russia’s full-scale war in February 2022, pledged moral, diplomatic, and ongoing military support.
Cameron emphasized collaborative efforts with allies to keep international attention focused on Ukraine. Talks between Cameron and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba at the ministry centered on continued military aid, co-production of weapons, and countering Russian threats in the Black Sea.
Despite the absence of a specified date for the talks, heightened security measures due to the ongoing conflict may delay the release of details surrounding visits by foreign dignitaries.