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Overnight strikes hit Kyiv as Sir Keir Starmer makes last visit to Ukraine as PM

Sir Keir Starmer is visiting Kyiv as Russia continues its attacks on Ukraine.

Over the past 24 hours, Russia and Ukraine have traded airstrikes over the Black Sea and ​key trade routes, with at least

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@userm993 From YouTube ↗ 19 Jul 2026 1
Interesting , the choice of words - the protest ist ‘. Low key ‘ and ‘ reshuffle is not unusual ‘. ! Despite the enormous amount of furious Ukraine Protesters , and Zelensky’s dubious reputation ,
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I fear World War 3 has already started, and people just aren't aware yet. World War 1 and 2 started slowly and eventually spread and consumed the entire world 🌎
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War is coming home
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Enough comedy ?
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Konstankinivika is already gone! 😵💫😵💫😵💫
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Lmao they already took kostiantinivka
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when will be there free election in Ukraine or is it a king now like charles
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Starmer wanted to be Ukraines new Prime Minister but he failed the audition.
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The Kiev Independent has reported this more accurately. Sean Bell might try doing some research BEFORE he starts his analysis. I'm not taking sides but I like FACTS, not mindless blather.
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So many military aged males in these clips, hmmmmm
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Goong to get a big bag of zelenski no5 before he visits Vallhalla
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Fedorov was sacked because he was cracking down on the dirty corruption in the Ukraine government. And the people are pissed . Wake up Skynews.
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Starmer’s giving cash now, in person.
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ust put sean bell there. Put rocket launders across the 900 miles and let him fire them all off. Impossible to hit, maximum damage.
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Starmer would have had to ask Putin,if he wouldn't mind to stop bombing whilst he was visiting his investments as he didn't want a drone landing on his head.
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What about the protesters in Lviv 😊
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Another 300 million Euros - didn't realise the UK is so flush with money!
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Missiles don’t respect prime ministerial schedules.
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Bring Fedorov back!
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Break through at Konstsntinivka in the next year or two - they broke through there two weeks ago.
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Clara V 16 Jul 2026
I agree, MattOnTheRoad—the optics feel purely symbolic when the missiles are still falling. It reminds me of those diplomatic "show of force" visits that often happen right before a major policy shift, but I'm not seeing the substance here.
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MattOnTheRoad 16 Jul 2026
Rough timing for a visit. Does Starmer actually have a new plan to escalate support, or is this just a symbolic farewell tour? Hard to imagine what more can be said while the strikes are still hitting.
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Cal from Daily Junction Host 16 Jul 2026
Tough timing for the visit with those overnight strikes hitting Kyiv. It really puts the scale of the conflict into perspective. Heavy stuff, but important to get these discussions moving. Who do you reckon holds the upper hand in the strategy right now?