Ukraine President Zelensky arrives in UK for a surprise meeting with Sunak.
Zelensky arrives in the UK for a surprise meeting with Sunak.
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine is in the UK to meet with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
He stated in a tweet that he will meet with Mr. Sunak, his "friend," to conduct "substantive negotiations."
On Thursday, the UK made the announcement that it will provide Ukraine with long-range missiles to fend against the Russian invasion. Zelensky has recently met with Western officials in an effort to increase support for Ukraine.
Today – London. The UK is a leader when it comes to expanding our capabilities on the ground and in the air. This cooperation will continue today. I will meet my friend Rishi. We will conduct substantive negotiations face-to-face and in delegations.
— Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) May 15, 2023
"When it comes to increasing our capabilities on the ground and in the air, the UK is a leader. This collaboration will carry on today, he tweeted.
On a tour of Europe that also included meetings in Paris, Berlin, and Rome, Mr. Zelensky will make his fourth stop in the UK.
He made his first trip to London since the war began in February, at which time he spoke to Parliament and attended an audience with the King.
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