Zelensky in first UK visit since invasion of Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will arrive in the UK today, in his first visit since Russia's invasion of Ukraine last year.
Downing Street said he would be holding meetings with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and make a speech in Parliament.
No 10 has also announced that British training of Ukrainian forces will be expanded to cover fighter jet pilots and marines.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during his first trip to the United Kingdom since Russia’s invasion last February, according to the UK prime minister’s office.
Zelenskyy will visit Ukrainian troops currently training in Britain and address the British parliament, the statement said on Wednesday.
Sunak’s office announced plans to expand training for the Armed Forces of Ukraine to sea and air – including fighter jet pilots and marines – and accelerate the supply of military equipment.
“President Zelenskyy’s visit to the UK is a testament to his country’s courage, determination and fight, and a testament to the unbreakable friendship between our two countries,” Sunak said in the statement.
News of Zelenskyy’s first wartime visit to the UK comes after the European Union said it had invited the Ukrainian leader to Brussels.
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