Ukraine’s air defense systems shot down a drone near the presidential palace Thursday during British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s first visit to the wartorn country. Starmer said the drone threat was “a reminder of what Ukraine is facing every day” and that the war was brought about by “Russian aggression,

Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a "landmark" 100- year partnership agreement with Ukraine during an unannounced visit to Kyiv. Here are the latest developments from Russia's war in Ukraine on January 16,

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.