(PLO)- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was unexpectedly present in London on February 8, his second foreign trip since the Russia-Ukraine war broke out.
On February 8, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made an unannounced visit to the UK, according to news agencies. Archyde.com. British Prime Minister Rishi Runak welcomed Mr. Zelensky at Stansted Airport (London) at 17:30 on February 8 (Vietnam time).
The purpose of Mr. Zelensky’s visit to the UK was to call for aid, to receive a commitment to train Ukrainian pilots to use advanced North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) fighters – a big step forward. symbolic in Western military support.
“The UK was one of the first countries to come to Ukraine’s aid. Today I am in London to personally thank the British people for their support and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for his leadership,” Zelensky said. .
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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (right) welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Stansted Airport (London) on February 8. Photo: REUTERS |
Mr Zelensky is also scheduled to address the British Parliament, meet King Charles III and visit Ukrainian soldiers training in Britain.
“President Zelensky’s visit to the UK is a testament to his country’s courage and determination to fight, and at the same time a testament to the unbreakable friendship between our two countries,” Prime Minister Sunak said. .
The British Prime Minister’s office has announced additional sanctions once morest Russia, as well as a plan to accelerate the supply of military equipment to Kiev. For the first time, Ukraine’s air force and marines will be participating in the British training program.
“The training will ensure that Ukrainian pilots are able to fly sophisticated fighter jets according to NATO standards in the future,” according to a statement from the British prime minister’s office.
Theo Archyde.coma European Union (EU) diplomat said that the Ukrainian leader will visit Brussels (Belgium) on February 9.
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