100-Year Partnership: Britain’s Long Bet on Ukraine

The signing of a 100-year strategic partnership between the United Kingdom and Ukraine marks one of the most consequential long-term commitments to emerge from the Russia–Ukraine war. This Global Eye Intelligence Strategic Affairs Report unpacks why this agreement is far more than symbolic diplomacy—and how it locks Britain into Ukraine’s security architecture for a full century.

The report analyses Keir Starmer’s visit to Kyiv and the commitments made to Volodymyr Zelenskyy, covering defence cooperation, Ukraine’s irreversible path toward NATO membership, maritime security in the Black Sea and Baltic regions, and sustained military-industrial support. It also examines economic, energy, climate, technology, justice, and counter-disinformation pillars—revealing a comprehensive blueprint for post-war state resilience.

Crucially, the assessment places the agreement within the current military reality—ongoing battles across eastern and northern fronts, drone pressure on Kyiv, and widening escalation risks. It explains why Britain is positioning itself as Ukraine’s most reliable long-term backer, even amid shifting U.S. politics and European fatigue.

This is decision-grade geopolitical intelligence for policymakers, defence analysts, investors, and strategic planners. Global Eye Intelligence is followed by those who track long-horizon commitments before they reshape power balances. Missing this report means understanding Europe’s future security order only after it is already locked in.