Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday (July 16) Britain would provide 300 million euros ($345 million) and work with Sweden to supply 16 advanced aircraft to help defend Ukraine.

Starmer made the commitment during a visit to Kyiv that marked one of his final major acts of support for the country before leaving office.

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Starmer says UK, Sweden to provide 16 aircraft for Ukraine

VIDEO SHOWS: UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT VOLODYMYR ZELENSKIY MEETING BRITISH PRIME MINISTER KEIR STARMER , AWARDING MEDAL, BOTH ATTENDING JOINT NEWS CONFERENCE

SHOWS: KYIV, UKRAINE (JULY 16, 2026) (REUTERS – Access all)

1. VARIOUS OF UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT VOLODYMYR ZELENSKIY MEETING BRITISH PRIME MINISTER KEIR STARMER

2. ZELENSKIY AND STARMER SITTING IN GARDEN

3. VARIOUS OF ZELENSKIY AND STARMER WALKING TOWARDS STAGE

4. ZELENSKIY AWARDING STARMER WITH MEDAL

5. (SOUNDBITE) (English) BRITISH PRIME MINISTER KEIR STARMER SAYING:

“The UK will provide 300 million euros of support working together with Sweden to provide 16 new advanced aircraft to help defend Ukraine’s skies. Confirmation once again that the British people stand with you with everything we have.”

6. ZELENSKIY AND STARMER HUGGING, SHAKING HANDS, LEAVING