During his visit to the United Kingdom, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer.
The President thanked the British people and Keir Starmer personally for their comprehensive support of Ukraine in countering Russian aggression and for the special attention given to Ukraine at the European Political Community Summit.
"Thank you for standing with us, with the Ukrainian people, from the very beginning of the full-scale war. Thank you for this unity. We feel this support, and your strong decisions have repeatedly helped us defend freedom and democracy in Ukraine and greatly supported the Ukrainian people," said the President.
The President outlined the situation on the frontline and emphasized the need to protect civilians and expand Ukraine's long-range capabilities.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy informed about the approval of Ukraine's Maritime Security Strategy and its key provisions. The meeting also covered the implementation of the Maritime Capabilities Coalition established on the initiative of the United Kingdom.
The President stressed the importance of quickly acquiring military equipment to equip new combat brigades and noted the new British government's readiness to expedite this process.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Keir Starmer discussed additional support for Ukraine's defense industry and prospects for joint production of military equipment.
Special attention was given to the preparation of the 100-Year Partnership Agreement between Ukraine and the United Kingdom.
The Prime Minister accepted the President's invitation to visit Ukraine.
