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President Volodymyr Zelensky has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Keir Starmer and the Labour Party of the United Kingdom for their decisive victory in the recent elections. In a message posted on the social network X on Friday, July 5th, the Ukrainian leader emphasized the enduring alliance between Ukraine and the UK.
“Ukraine and the United Kingdom have always been and will remain reliable allies,” Zelensky wrote. “We will continue to defend and promote our shared values – life, freedom, and a rules-based international order.”
Zelensky also wished the new UK government success in both domestic affairs and in strengthening its leadership on the global stage. He expressed confidence that the new leadership would continue to support Ukraine in its struggle for freedom and independence.
“I look forward to close cooperation to strengthen the Ukrainian-British partnership and to restore international peace and security,” he noted.
Additionally, Zelensky thanked outgoing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for his unwavering support of Ukraine during his tenure.
This victory by the Labour Party in the United Kingdom opens new horizons for cooperation between the two countries, which is especially important in the context of current global challenges.