Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has touched down in Britain as he makes a surprise visit at a time when Kyiv is urging the West to send more weapons and military support to counter Russian advances. 9News
The trip comes as Zelenskyy has been desperately seeking military aid from Western allies as Ukrainian officials warn Moscow is gearing up for a spring offensive.
Sunak said the UK would expand training to Ukrainian fighter pilots and marines, while also promising a long-term investment in Ukraine's military. There was however no mention of providing Ukraine with Western fighter aircraft that Zelenskyy has been calling for.Zelenskyy will meet Prime Minister Rishi Sunak along with Ukrainian troops being trained by British forces, and address Parliament, UK officials said."The prime minister will also offer to provide Ukraine with longer range capabilities," a Downing Street statement read.
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