Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked the British people for their support and asked for fighter jets that would help ensure Ukraine’s victory in the war against Russia.
LONDON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked the British people on Wednesday for their support since “Day One” ofZelenskyy’s daring to visit Britain in a bid for more advanced weapons comes as Kyiv braces for an expected Russian offensive and hatches its own plans to retake land held by Moscow’s forces.
He also called for stronger sanctions against Moscow, until “Russia is deprived of any possibility to finance this war.” Zelenskyy has rallied support for his country repeatedly through such speeches — mostly given remotely — to Western lawmakers. Support from allies has helped Ukraine mount a surprisingly stiff defense — and now the two sides are engaged in grinding battles.
The U.K. is one of the biggest military backers of Ukraine and has sent the country more than 2 billion pounds in weapons and equipment. “I am proud that today we will expand that training from soldiers to marines and fighter jet pilots, ensuring Ukraine has a military able to defend its interests well into the future,” Sunak said.
Before Sunak took office, Zelenskyy had formed a bond with Boris Johnson, who was one of Ukraine’s most vocal backers while he was prime minister. Sunak took office in October and has pledged to maintain the U.K.’s support.Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy leaves Downing Street after a meeting with Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in London, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. It is the first visit to the UK by Ukraine’s President since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year.
The EU’s legislature has also slated a special plenary session in Brussels for Thursday in the hopes that Zelenskyy will come following his trip to Britain.
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