UK BOOTS KYIV: Starmer Unveils $340 Million Ukraine Fighter Jet Package Before Exit

Outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a €300 million ($340 million) package to help Ukraine acquire 16 Swedish-made Gripen E fighter jets during his final visit to Kyiv before leaving office. The UK funding, provided in partnership with Sweden, includes pilot and engineer training, simulators, spare parts and operational support, with deliveries expected by 2029. Standing alongside President Volodymyr Zelensky, Starmer pledged Britain's support for Ukraine would remain "unwavering" despite a leadership transition in London, while reaffirming the UK's long-term commitment to Ukraine's defence against Russia. #ukraine, #russia, #uk, #starmer, #zelensky, #gripen, #fighterjets, #saab, #sweden, #russiaukrainewar, #ukrainewar, #putin, #nato, #military, #defence, #breakingnews, #geopolitics, #europe, #timesnowworld, #worldnews Stay connected with Times Now World for real-time global news and analysis: 🌐 Read full coverage: https://www.timesnownews.com/world 📱 Instagram:   / timesnow.world   🐦 Follow us on X: https://x.com/TimesNow_World #timesnowworld #worldnews #breakingnews