Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy landed in Downing Street today for a crucial meeting with UK Labour leader Keir Starmer. The talks, happening now, come ahead of a potentially fraught summit between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Zelenskyy's visit underscores Ukraine's continued push for international support amid the ongoing war. He's also expected to discuss vital security assistance and diplomatic strategies with Starmer. Recent reports indicate Ukraine urgently needs more air defense systems to counter intensified Russian attacks.
This meeting is particularly significant given the looming Trump-Putin summit. European leaders, including Zelenskyy, are coordinating efforts to ensure a strong, unified response to any potential shifts in policy. The BBC reported a call between Zelenskyy and other European leaders to strategize before the summit.
Starmer has been a vocal supporter of Ukraine, and this meeting signals a commitment to maintaining that support should Labour win the next general election. The world watches as Zelenskyy seeks to safeguard Ukraine's future.
