Air defences were engaged in Ukraine's capital of Kyiv on Thursday to repel a Russian drone attack, officials said, and Reuters witness reported explosions in the city while British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was visiting.

Russian forces launched loitering munitions to attack Ukraine on the evening of 15 January. Ukrainian authorities have reported that air defence units are responding to the attack in Kyiv Oblast. Source: Kyiv Oblast Military Administration Quote: "Kyiv Oblast!

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.

As part of a European show of support, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has signed a 100-year partnership agreement with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.