During the European Political Community summit in Yerevan, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met to reaffirm their commitment to deepening the EU‑UK relationship. They discussed the UK’s intention to join the EU’s €90 billion (€78 billion) loan for Ukraine, describing it as a significant step in EU‑UK defence cooperation. Both leaders expressed strong support for Ukraine and praised the resilience of its people. They also agreed to initiate talks on the UK’s participation in the European Innovation Council Fund, including the Scaleup Europe Fund, to aid high‑growth tech firms. The leaders look forward to the upcoming EU‑UK summit, emphasizing the importance of ambitious, mutually beneficial outcomes.
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