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

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

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

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.

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

Keir Starmer has made a surprise visit to Ukraine to sign a landmark 100-year partnership between Britain and the wartorn nation. The Prime Minister met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as they agreed the historic tie-up.

Britain will play its “full part” in peacekeeping efforts in Ukraine, Sir Keir Starmer said on a visit to the country on Thursday, suggesting British troops could be used in peacekeeping forces in the event of a deal.

Keir Starmer will travel to Ukraine in the coming weeks to discuss the possibility of deploying an international peacekeeping force there after the conflict with Russia has ended, his first visit to the war-torn nation since becoming UK prime minister half a year ago.

The British government said Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will sign a “100-Year Partnership” treaty in Kyiv covering areas including defense, science, energy and trade.

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.

Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to put Ukraine in the "strongest possible position" this year during his first trip to Kyiv as Prime Minister. The Labour leader’s visit to the presidential palace in the capital coincided with a drone attack by Vladimir Putin ’s forces on the city.