London (Special to ZennieReport.com) – Last week, United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer issued his first Christmas Message, after his conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Here’s UK PM Starmer’s Christmas Message.
This Christmas, people will be travelling up and down the country. Heading home, visiting relatives and loved ones to celebrate together the hope and joy of this special season.
It’s a time to remind ourselves what’s really important. Family. Friendship. And fellowship between all people.
Being there for one another – in these celebrations, as well as the more difficult times.
I’d like especially to thank those who will spend their Christmas serving others this year. In our NHS and emergency services, our Armed Forces and the churches and charities that will welcome every person this Christmas.
Because I know that this is not an easy time for everyone, and my thoughts are with all those who are lonely this Christmas. Having a tough time, missing a loved one. You are not alone.
Because as Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Christmas story reminds all of us to reach out to one another. To care for one another. And to look after those around us.
This Christmas, I will be hoping for peace, particularly in the Middle East as the birthplace of the Christmas story.
I’ll be looking towards a better, brighter future for every person and celebrating the joy and wonder that Christmas brings.
So, from my family to yours, I hope you have a very merry Christmas.
UK PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 23 December 2024
The UK Prime Minister spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy the morning of December 23rd, 2024.
The UK Prime Minister began by updating on his recent discussions with international counterparts, including at the meeting of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) in Estonia.
JEF members were united in their determination to put Ukraine in the strongest possible position going into 2025, the Prime Minister said.
At the summit, the group underscored the importance of matching their words with concrete action, including through further sanctions on the Shadow Fleet, the acceleration of lethal aid, and support for the Ukrainian defence industrial base, the Prime Minister added.
President Zelenskyy reflected on the situation on the frontline in Ukraine and the need to ensure Ukraine could degrade Russian forces for the long haul.
What happens in Ukraine in the coming weeks and months matters to Europe and NATO, and it was vital President Putin’s ambitions fail in Ukraine, the leaders agreed.
The leaders discussed Operation Interflex, the UK led training mission for Ukrainian recruits, and agreed on the importance of refining its offer to further bolster Ukraine’s ability on the battlefield.
The leaders looked forward to speaking again soon.