Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with King Charles III during his visit to London on March 17. Zelensky announced the meeting through his social media channels, expressing gratitude for the ongoing support from the British royal family.
The meeting took place at Buckingham Palace, as confirmed by the King’s press office. Zelensky arrived in London at approximately 11:00 AM local time, which corresponds to 1:00 PM in Kyiv.
Following his audience with the King, Zelensky is expected to meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The two leaders aim to discuss a deeper defense and industrial partnership, leveraging Ukraine’s experience alongside the United Kingdom’s industrial capabilities to enhance the production and supply of drones and innovative technologies.
According to a statement from Downing Street, they plan to agree on an expanded declaration focusing on joint production and supply of drones and other military technologies. The agreement will also explore opportunities for enhancing defense and technological collaboration with third countries.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to London included a meeting with King Charles III and discussions with Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The focus of these discussions is on strengthening defense partnerships and enhancing military technology cooperation between Ukraine and the UK.