British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged on Thursday to work with Ukraine and allies to offer Kyiv robust security guarantees if a ceasefire is negotiated with Russia, offering more support to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy with a 100-year partnership deal.

The deal aims "to deepen security ties and strengthen partnership for future generations."

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the landmark century-long agreement commits the two sides to cooperate on defense — especially maritime security, and on technology projects including drones.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Ukraine to strengthen ties and pledge additional military aid to the war-torn country. View on euronews

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the drone threat was "a reminder of what Ukraine is facing every day."

Peace in Ukraine must be achieved on Kyiv's terms, therefore it is necessary to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities. — Ukrinform.

Arriving on Thursday morning, he accompanied Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to lay flowers at a wall of remembrance for those killed in the war with Russia - telling reporters the UK will "never let up" on giving the necessary support to Ukraine.

The prime minister was speaking to Sky News's political editor Beth Rigby while on a surprise visit to Ukraine on Thursday.

Keir Starmer will meet President Volodymyr Zelensky for talks on strengthening the bond between the UK and Ukraine in the face of Russia’s brutal onslaught

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer concluded a "landmark 100-year" security and economic partnership with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on his first visit to the country since becoming U.K.

This week, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer made his first visit to Ukraine as Prime Minister, a powerful gesture in British-Ukrainian relations. His announcement of a “100-year partnership” wasn’t just symbolic; it reaffirmed Britain’s unwavering support for Ukraine, from the early days of the invasion to the hard work of post-war recovery.