Zelenskiy Hails UK Support in London Ahead of Russian Offensive

UK extends training to Ukrainian marines, fighter jet pilots
Zelenskiy speaks to Parliament, due meet King, visit troops

WATCH: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy addresses MPs at UK Parliament in his first visit since his country was invaded by Russia.Source: Bloomberg

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By Kitty Donaldson

February 8, 2023 at 8:42 AM UTC

Updated on

February 8, 2023 at 1:25 PM UTC

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy made a surprise visit to the UK, only his second confirmed trip outside the country since the war began, as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced more training for Ukrainian troops and new help for fighter jet pilots.

Zelenskiy arrived on a Royal Air Force plane before heading into London to meet Sunak in Downing Street and speaking to UK lawmakers in Parliament. He will also meet King Charles III and visit Ukrainian troops training in southwest England.