Key Facts
• October 24, 2025: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky in London.
• Starmer pledged further support to strengthen Ukraine’s long-range missile capabilities.
• UK plans to deliver 140 lightweight multi-role missiles to Ukraine this winter.
• Starmer announced acceleration of air defense missile production, targeting over 5,000 units.
• NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and other leaders joined discussions in person and online.
• Starmer urged allies to finalize actions on Russian asset utilization for Ukraine funding.
• EU and US imposed new sanctions on Russia’s energy sector this week.
• EU leaders are working to secure Ukraine’s defense funding for the next two years.
• No decision yet on using frozen Russian assets for large-scale loans.
Summary
On October 24, 2025, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky in London to discuss enhanced support for Ukraine’s long-range missile capabilities. Starmer emphasized the importance of strengthening Ukraine’s defense and announced plans to accelerate air defense missile production, aiming to supply over 5,000 units. The UK also plans to deliver 140 lightweight multi-role missiles this winter. During a broader coalition meeting, Starmer called on allies to complete efforts to utilize Russian assets for Ukraine’s funding. EU and US sanctions on Russia’s energy sector were also highlighted, alongside EU efforts to secure Ukraine’s defense funding for the next two years. However, no decision has been made on leveraging frozen Russian assets for large-scale loans.
