WITH YOU AS LONG AS IT TAKES.. SLAVA UKRAINI

Starmer says UK will back Kyiv in ongoing illegal war with Russia

- MIKEY SMITH

KEIR Starmer pledged to stand with Volodymyr Zelenskyy "today and always" as Britain helps celebrate Ukraine's independence from Vladimir Putin's Russia.

Today marks 33 years since the country declared independence from the Soviet Union - and Brits are being urged to "make noise for Ukraine" as a show of support.

Marking the event, Starmer said: "My message to all Ukrainians, whether on the front line or here in your second home in the UK, is crystal clear: we are with you today and always.