Volodymyr Zelensky praised Britain’s ‘resolve’ to support his country in defeating Russia as he was greeted with a warm embrace by Sir Keir Starmer upon his arrival at Blenheim Palace today for a meeting of European political leaders.
ZELENSKY RALLIES SUPPORT
The Ukrainian President is using the European Political Community summit at the grandiose residence near Oxford to call for Europe to stay united in support of Kyiv during what he said is a ‘tough period’ for his country.
He is currently engaged in talks with around 45 European leaders, and will later share separate talks with Prime Minister Starmer – as well as an audience with King Charles III.
SOME GOOD WORDS FOR UK
Ukraine’s war leader was pictured hugging Britain’s new PM as he arrived before telling reporters: ‘I count on his support because really the UK demonstrated leadership from the very beginning of Russian attacks.’
He was subsequently flooded with well-wishes and warm welcomes from other attendees, including Albania’s imposing Prime Minister Edi Rama who came up behind the Ukrainian president and locked him in a giant bear hug.
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GERMANY TO HALVE ITS FUNDING FOR KYIV
Zelensky’s praise for the UK and call for continued military support comes as it emerged that Germany’s aid to Ukraine will be cut to €4billion (£3.3bn) in 2025 from around €8bn in 2024, according to a draft of next year’s budget.
Berlin has said it hopes that Ukraine will be able to meet the majority of its military needs with the $50billion (£38bn) in loans from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets.
