On 14 October 2026, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited London, where he was received by King Charles III of the United Kingdom and held a meeting with Prime Minister Andy Burnham. 

During an audience at Buckingham Palace, President Zelenskyy thanked His Majesty and the people of the United Kingdom for their unwavering support for Ukraine and its people. He emphasised that Ukraine deeply values the assistance provided and looks forward to continued British support.

During talks with Prime Minister Andy Burnham, the two leaders discussed further financial and defence assistance to Ukraine, strengthening bilateral defence cooperation, and responding to current security challenges.

President Zelenskyy briefed the British side on Russia’s large-scale aerial attacks, including ballistic missile and drone strikes targeting Ukraine’s energy, transport and logistics infrastructure. He stressed the urgent need to strengthen Ukraine’s air defences to protect civilians and critical infrastructure.

Following the meeting, Prime Minister Burnham announced that deliveries of British-made air defence equipment to Ukraine would be accelerated and reaffirmed the UK Government’s commitment to continued support for Ukraine. President Zelenskyy thanked the Prime Minister for this decision and for the United Kingdom’s support for the Ukrainian people.

The visit reaffirmed the importance of continued coordination between Ukraine and the United Kingdom in countering Russian aggression, strengthening Ukraine’s defence capabilities and safeguarding European security.