UK Extends £2.26 Billion Loan to Ukraine as Starmer Supports Zelenskyy Post White House Encounter

The UK has agreed to provide a £2.26 billion loan to Ukraine to bolster its defense capabilities, as disclosed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer affirmed the UK's steadfast support for Ukraine, declaring, "we stand with you for as long as it takes." The loan is set to be repaid through revenues sourced from frozen Russian assets, according to the UK Treasury. Zelenskyy's visit to the UK comes after a tense encounter with US President Donald Trump, during which Trump's comments startled Ukraine.