Zelenskyy arrived in Britain and met with King Charles III: what is known about the visit
Президент Зеленський з британським королем Чарльзом III Фото: Aaron Chown from Press Association.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in the United Kingdom on October 14, where he met with King Charles III. He is also scheduled to hold talks in London with Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who has promised to increase military support for Ukraine and help restore Kyiv’s relations with the United States.
Zelensky announced his arrival on social media.
The Head of State noted that during the visit he will discuss security issues and preparing solutions to strengthen Ukraine with the British side.
Already in the UK together with my team. Today, I will have an audience with His Majesty King Charles III. There will also be an important meeting with Prime Minister Andy Burnham. We will discuss a wide range of security issues. We are preparing decisions that will strengthen us. I thank the King, the Prime Minister, and all of Britain for their support!
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Volodymyr Zelensky (@ZelenskyyUa) October 14, 2026
Zelenskyy’s meeting with King Charles III
During the visit, British King Charles III received Zelensky at Buckingham Palace.
This was reported by the President’s Office.
Zelensky thanked the monarch and the entire United Kingdom for their unwavering support for Ukrainians. He stressed that Ukraine appreciates the assistance provided and looks forward to its continuation.
Burnham wants to restore relations between Ukraine and the US
On the eve of negotiations with Zelensky, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said that he was eager to help improve relations between Kyiv and Washington.
According to him, this is why he refrains from criticizing US President Donald Trump.
“My job in this position is to try to reconnect so that support comes back,” Burnham explained.
The British Prime Minister also assured of continued military and financial support for Ukraine.
“I will listen carefully to President Zelensky, but he will not leave the UK empty-handed today,” he stressed.
Recall, earlier today the UK announced the acceleration of the supply of LMM missiles to Ukraine and the preparation of new military aid and sanctions against Russia . London plans to accelerate the transfer of air defense missiles by 10 million pounds as part of a package worth 45 million pounds.
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