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The Ukrainian leader thanks the UK for its "grit" and calls on the West to provide fighter planes.

I was speaking to a senior member of Parliament who said: 'I just couldn't stop crying.'" Mr Johnson echoed his calls in a statement saying: "It is time to give the Ukrainians the extra equipment they need to defeat Putin and to restore peace to Ukraine. Earlier this year, the UK also announced it would send 14 battle tanks to Ukraine. In his address to Parliament, he also urged the UK and the West to continue imposing sanctions "until Russia is deprived of any possibility to finance the war". The expansion of the UK's training programme signals a shift, after the UK said it was "not practical" for it to send its aircraft to Ukraine. "Freedom will win - we know Russia will lose," he told the audience, adding the UK was with his country on a march to "the most important victory of our lifetime".

The Ukrainian president said he would convey his country's gratitude to the monarch for his support when he was the Prince of Wales.

“In particular because I will convey to him from all the Ukrainians the words of gratitude for the support His Majesty showed to them when he was still the Prince of Wales. He said meeting the King was a “truly special moment” and referred to Charles’s former military service in the Royal Air Force, saying: “The King is an air force pilot and in Ukraine today, every air force pilot is a king.” The president is on his first visit to the UK since the Russian invasion of his country began and in his address to Parliament said he would take the opportunity to thank Charles for the support he had shown Ukraine as the Prince of Wales.

The Ukrainian President is making only his second overseas visit since the Russian invasion of his country began.

Mr Sunak said he had discussed the situation with Mr Zelensky and “I’m hopeful we will see the first indictments very shortly” at the International Criminal Court. Ahead of Mr Zelensky’s address in Parliament, Mr Sunak and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer staged a show of unity at Prime Minister’s Questions, with both speaking in support of the UK’s support for Ukraine. Mr Zelensky thanked the UK for its “big support from the first days of full-scale invasion” as he met Mr Sunak in Downing Street.

The Ukrainian president met the monarch for the first time at Buckingham Palace during his surprise visit to the UK.

“In Britain, the King is an air force pilot and in Ukraine today, every air force pilot is a king.” He added: “I also intend to tell him something I think that is very, very, very important, not only for the future of Ukraine but for the future of Europe Mr Zelensky said, prior to the audience, that meeting the King was a “truly special moment” and referred to Charles’s former military service in the Royal Air Force. In the opulent room, Mr Zelensky told the King that it was “a great honour to be here”, adding: “Thank you for finding the time for me.” The president is on his first visit to the UK since the Russian invasion of his country began and in an earlier impassioned address to Parliament revealed he was planning to take the opportunity to thank Charles for the support he had shown Ukraine as the Prince of Wales. Charles greeted the president with a wide smile and a warm handshake in the Palace’s 1844 Room, saying he was delighted to meet him.

The Ukrainian President is making only his second overseas visit since the Russian invasion of his country began.

Mr Sunak said he had discussed the situation with Mr Zelensky and “I’m hopeful we will see the first indictments very shortly” at the International Criminal Court. Ahead of Mr Zelensky’s address in Parliament, Mr Sunak and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer staged a show of unity at Prime Minister’s Questions, with both speaking in support of the UK’s support for Ukraine. Mr Zelensky thanked the UK for its “big support from the first days of full-scale invasion” as he met Mr Sunak in Downing Street.

Zelensky and Sunak take questions from reporters after meeting Ukrainian troops being trained by the British Army at a base in Dorset.

that’s the conversation we’ve been having and again we hope Britain can lead.” And we’ve backed up that rhetoric with action”. Mr Sunak told the joint press conference the UK's Challenger 2 tanks would be in operation in Ukraine by “next month”. Mr Sunak said: “It is a privilege for us to have all of you here and your courage is inspiring to us and the courage of your families is inspiring to us. The first step on that has to be have people who can fly what are very sophisticated pieces of kit ... Without this, there would be stagnation which will not bring to anything good.” Responding to journalists, Mr Sunak said: “I don’t think there’s been any reticence at all actually. Speaking during a joint press conference in Dorset alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Mr Sunak said the “sophisticated weapons” would “soon be making a difference on the battlefields of your country”. In a joint press conference with Mr Sunak on a military base in Dorset, the Ukrainian president said through a translator: “I’m not able to share with you all of the details what we’ve been talking about and how it is specifically we are going to strengthen Ukraine. We need to make sure they can operate the aircraft they would potentially be using. Responding to questions at a joint press conference with Volodymyr Zelensky, Mr Sunak said: “We’ve been very clear and have been clear for a very long time that when it comes to the provision of military assistance to Ukraine, nothing is off the table. In a joint press conference with Rishi Sunak in Dorset, the Ukrainian president said through a translator: “Now we’ve come to kind of this stagnation phase.

The Ukrainian president met the monarch for the first time at Buckingham Palace during his surprise visit to the UK.

“In Britain, the King is an air force pilot and in Ukraine today, every air force pilot is a king.” He added: “I also intend to tell him something I think that is very, very, very important, not only for the future of Ukraine but for the future of Europe Mr Zelensky said, prior to the audience, that meeting the King was a “truly special moment” and referred to Charles’s former military service in the Royal Air Force. In the opulent room, Mr Zelensky told the King that it was “a great honour to be here”, adding: “Thank you for finding the time for me.” The president is on his first visit to the UK since the Russian invasion of his country began and in an earlier impassioned address to Parliament revealed he was planning to take the opportunity to thank Charles for the support he had shown Ukraine as the Prince of Wales. Charles greeted the president with a wide smile and a warm handshake in the Palace’s 1844 Room, saying he was delighted to meet him.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is visiting Dorset after arriving in the UK for a surprise visit. President Zelensky and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ...

"We’ve confirmed there will be a training programme for Ukrainian pilots and the Defence Secretary is actively looking at whether we send jets," they said. Mr Zelensky replied that it was “a great honour to be here”, adding: “Thank you for finding the time for me.” He is making a visit to Ukrainian troops who are training here as part of his unannounced visit to the UK. Obviously there is an ongoing discussion among other countries about their own fighter jets, some of which are more akin to what Ukrainian pilots are used to." The journalist spoke to Mr Zelensky in ukrainian, before he stepped down from the stage and offered her a hug, to rounds of applause from the assembled conference. Further representatives from Ukraine were then welcomed into the room for an introduction and informal conversation with the King and a chance to have pictures taken individually. Mr Zelensky said what a “big support” they had been. The monarch replied: “I’m so glad.” We’ve started that process today, that’s because we are keen to support the president and his country in delivering a victory. “We have no way out, we have to stand firm. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak also held talks with the Ukrainian leader during a visit to 10 Downing Street. The war against Vladimir Putin's forces continues with Ukrainian troops receiving training from British military personnel, including in parts of the South West such as Salisbury Plain.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky used his speech to Parliament to call for combat aircraft in the fight against the Russian invasion.

It will be a victory over the very idea of the war.” The UK also announced a fresh package of sanctions on Russian firms and allies of Mr Putin to coincide with Mr Zelensky’s surprise visit. “It also underlines our commitment to not just provide military equipment for the short term, but a long-term pledge to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Ukraine for years to come.” The Prime Minister said: “Since 2014, the UK has provided vital training to Ukrainian forces, allowing them to defend their country, protect their sovereignty and fight for their territory. “And we really know that the victory will change the world and this will be a change that the world has long needed. He said: “I appeal to you and the world with simple and yet most important words: combat aircraft for Ukraine, wings for freedom.”

The Ukrainian president said he would convey his country's gratitude to the monarch for his support when he was the Prince of Wales.

“In particular because I will convey to him from all the Ukrainians the words of gratitude for the support His Majesty showed to them when he was still the Prince of Wales. He said meeting the King was a “truly special moment” and referred to Charles’s former military service in the Royal Air Force, saying: “The King is an air force pilot and in Ukraine today, every air force pilot is a king.” The president is on his first visit to the UK since the Russian invasion of his country began and in his address to Parliament said he would take the opportunity to thank Charles for the support he had shown Ukraine as the Prince of Wales.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visited Lulworth Camp.

At the end of the short visit, the two leaders signed a declaration of unity and shook hands, with Mr Zelensky thanking the Prime Minister. One of the soldiers replied “it’s quite different” and Mr Zelensky said: “Yes, it’s new.” After arriving by Chinook helicopter, the two leaders met some of the Ukrainian troops before Mr Zelensky gave a short speech and thanked the Prime Minister.

He pushed for fighter jets to battle Russian invaders in a dramatic speech to the UK Parliament and then flew to Paris to meet the French and German leaders ...

Mr Zelensky also went to Buckingham Palace, where he met with King Charles, who greeted him with a broad smile and a warm handshake before they had tea. The UK has repeatedly said it is not practical to provide Ukraine with British warplanes. “Nothing is off the table,” he said at an evening news conference at a British army base. Mr Macron has said France has not ruled out sending fighter jets but set conditions, including not leading to an escalation of tensions or using the aircraft “to touch Russian soil”, and not resulting in weakening “the capacities of the French army”. “We must arm Ukraine in the short term, but we must bolster Ukraine for the long term.” He pushed for fighter jets to battle Russian invaders in a dramatic speech to the UK Parliament and then flew to Paris to meet the French and German leaders over dinner at the Elysee Palace.

He pushed for fighter jets to battle Russian invaders in a dramatic speech to the UK Parliament and then flew to Paris to meet the French and German leaders ...

Mr Zelensky also went to Buckingham Palace, where he met with King Charles, who greeted him with a broad smile and a warm handshake before they had tea. The UK has repeatedly said it is not practical to provide Ukraine with British warplanes. “Nothing is off the table,” he said at an evening news conference at a British army base. Mr Macron has said France has not ruled out sending fighter jets but set conditions, including not leading to an escalation of tensions or using the aircraft “to touch Russian soil”, and not resulting in weakening “the capacities of the French army”. “We must arm Ukraine in the short term, but we must bolster Ukraine for the long term.” He pushed for fighter jets to battle Russian invaders in a dramatic speech to the UK Parliament and then flew to Paris to meet the French and German leaders over dinner at the Elysee Palace.

The Ukrainian president met the monarch for the first time at Buckingham Palace during his surprise visit to the UK.

“In Britain, the King is an air force pilot and in Ukraine today, every air force pilot is a king.” He added: “I also intend to tell him something I think that is very, very, very important, not only for the future of Ukraine but for the future of Europe Mr Zelensky said, prior to the audience, that meeting the King was a “truly special moment” and referred to Charles’s former military service in the Royal Air Force. In the opulent room, Mr Zelensky told the King that it was “a great honour to be here”, adding: “Thank you for finding the time for me.” The president is on his first visit to the UK since the Russian invasion of his country began and in an earlier impassioned address to Parliament revealed he was planning to take the opportunity to thank Charles for the support he had shown Ukraine as the Prince of Wales. Charles greeted the president with a wide smile and a warm handshake in the Palace’s 1844 Room, saying he was delighted to meet him.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visited Lulworth Camp.

At the end of the short visit, the two leaders signed a declaration of unity and shook hands, with Mr Zelensky thanking the Prime Minister. One of the soldiers replied “it’s quite different” and Mr Zelensky said: “Yes, it’s new.” After arriving by Chinook helicopter, the two leaders met some of the Ukrainian troops before Mr Zelensky gave a short speech and thanked the Prime Minister.

He pushed for fighter jets to battle Russian invaders in a dramatic speech to the UK Parliament and then flew to Paris to meet the French and German leaders ...

Mr Zelensky also went to Buckingham Palace, where he met with King Charles, who greeted him with a broad smile and a warm handshake before they had tea. The UK has repeatedly said it is not practical to provide Ukraine with British warplanes. “Nothing is off the table,” he said at an evening news conference at a British army base. Mr Macron has said France has not ruled out sending fighter jets but set conditions, including not leading to an escalation of tensions or using the aircraft “to touch Russian soil”, and not resulting in weakening “the capacities of the French army”. “We must arm Ukraine in the short term, but we must bolster Ukraine for the long term.” He pushed for fighter jets to battle Russian invaders in a dramatic speech to the UK Parliament and then flew to Paris to meet the French and German leaders over dinner at the Elysee Palace.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a surprise visit to the UK on Wednesday, sweeping in to London on the first stage of an unannounced diplomatic ...

The UK also said it will provide Ukraine with “longer-range capabilities,” Downing Street said, without going into details. “What we have not made a decision on is whether we send UK fighter jets. After weeks of pressure, this was followed by announcements from Germany and the US that they would send Leopard 2 and M1 Abrams tanks respectively. Sunak said the UK would expand training to Ukrainian fighter pilots and marines, while also promising a long-term investment in Ukraine’s military. Prime Minister the desire to provide fighter jets, and officially he declared they can begin training our pilots,” Zelensky said. You know, come on, we will be sending you pilots who have already trained for two and a half years.” And I appeal to you and the world with simple and yet most important words: Combat aircraft for Ukraine. The trip comes as Zelensky has been desperately seeking military aid from Western allies as Ukrainian officials warn Moscow is gearing up for a spring offensive. “The writing on the helmet reads, ‘We have freedom. the sooner Ukraine manages to get long range weapons and modern planes, the stronger our coalitions will be.” The victory over the very idea of war.” “Since the first seconds and minutes of the full-scale war.

President Zelensky steps up calls for the West to supply fighter jets to Ukraine, on a surprise visit to the UK.

I was speaking to a senior member of Parliament who said: 'I just couldn't stop crying.'" Mr Johnson echoed his calls in a statement saying: "It is time to give the Ukrainians the extra equipment they need to defeat Putin and to restore peace to Ukraine. Earlier this year, the UK also announced it would send 14 battle tanks to Ukraine. In his address to Parliament, he also urged the UK and the West to continue imposing sanctions "until Russia is deprived of any possibility to finance the war". The expansion of the UK's training programme signals a shift, after the UK said it was "not practical" for it to send its aircraft to Ukraine. "Freedom will win - we know Russia will lose," he told the audience, adding the UK was with his country on a march to "the most important victory of our lifetime".

Wednesday lunchtime normally sees British MPs shouting at each other across the Commons chamber, at Prime Minister's Questions.

Since then the historic venue has played host to Nelson Mandela and Barack Obama, among others. It also had much to say about defeating "evil" and building a world free from war. It was not the first time President Zelensky has delivered a speech to British MPs. One or two in the crowd could be seen wiping away a tear. Volodymyr Zelensky was the first leader of a country at war to be given the honour - and his speech will live long in the memory of those that were there. "The King is an air force pilot and in Ukraine today, every air force pilot is a king," he said, before asking an aide to hand him a helmet that belonged to a "real Ukrainian pilot".

Boris Johnson urged the UK to offer all its fighter jets and tanks to Ukraine today after Volodymyr Zelensky delivered an emotional address to MPs and Peers in ...

'A history of the world that knows how to be quick in help, who knows how to be effective in the defence. Mr Zelensky said he was looking forward to his audience with King Charles later, referencing the monarch's own military service. We prove together, that the world truly helps those who are brave in defending freedom and thus paves the way for a new history', he said. Who knows no fear and who knows how to win. He presented Speaker Lindsay Hoyle with a helmet signed by one of Kyiv's top pilots and appealed for the UK to supply 'powerful' aircraft - after Mr Sunak announced that Britain will train forces in how to fly them. He has spoken to Parliament before, but only via video link. And as you know the current training period for UK pilots is around five years. Speaking to LBC later, Mr Johnson said: 'The point I would make is the faster we do it, the better. 'Every time we have stepped up with more military support the Ukrainians have responded and turned the tide of war. They then returned to London for talks. So helping the Ukrainians now is a massive down-payment on future security.' But while No10 has already pledged to send some tanks, it played down the prospect of jets, warning that training pilots could take years.

After convincing the West to supply tanks, Ukraine's president is now on a mission to get aircraft.

But the Ukrainian president told French newspaper Le Figaro he believed Mr Macron had changed. He said his commitment to support Ukraine to victory and the fact he "opened the door" to tank deliveries last month showed this. Mr Macron said Ukraine could count on France's support and that the country was "determined to help Ukraine to victory and the re-establishment of its legitimate rights".

After convincing the West to supply tanks, Ukraine's president is now on a mission to get aircraft.

But the Ukrainian president told French newspaper Le Figaro he believed Mr Macron had changed. He says fighter jets and long-range missiles are important in addition to the Leopard 2 tanks that Western nations have recently committed to supplying. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak told him nothing was off the table.

The Ukrainian President will join an EU summit in Brussels on Thursday to continue his push for more advanced weapons.

Starting his surprise trip in London on Wednesday, Mr Zelensky used a rousing speech to Parliament to urge the UK and Western allies to provide “wings for freedom”. Mr Macron said Ukraine could count on France’s support and that the country was “determined to help Ukraine to victory and the re-establishment of its legitimate rights”. Speaking at a joint news conference on Wednesday evening with Mr Macron and Mr Scholz, Mr Zelensky said France and Germany had potential to be “game-changers” in the battle against Russia by giving Ukraine battle tanks, fighter planes and long-range missiles. He concluded that “Ukraine is going to be a member of the EU” before thanking the bloc for its “principled and energetic“ support. “Europe will always be, and remain Europe as long as we are together and as long as we take care of our Europe, as we take care of the European way of life,” he said in his speech. Mr Zelensky had taken his request for fighter jets to France and Germany following his calls in the UK for more support to help his country’s struggle against Russia’s invasion.

The Ukrainian President is seeking further Western support for his country's struggle against Russia.

[Emmanuel Macron](/topic/emmanuel-macron) and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, telling a press conference there is “very little time” to provide the weaponry. The Russian Embassy in London warned the UK against supplying warplanes, saying Britain would bear responsibility “for another twist of escalation and the ensuing military-political consequences for the European continent and the entire world”. [Volodymyr Zelensky](/topic/volodymyr-zelensky) is touring [Europe](/topic/europe) after calling for fighter jets in the UK to help his country’s struggle against Russia’s invasion.

The Ukrainian President will join an EU summit in Brussels on Thursday to continue his push for more advanced weapons. Starting his surprise trip in London on ...

The Russian Embassy in London warned the UK against supplying warplanes, saying Britain would bear responsibility “for another twist of escalation and the ensuing military-political consequences for the European continent and the entire world”. The United States and other Nato allies have been wary of becoming more involved in the conflict for fear of provoking the Kremlin. Starting his surprise trip in London on Wednesday, Mr Zelensky used a rousing speech to Parliament to urge the UK and Western allies to provide “wings for freedom”.

The Ukrainian president met the monarch for the first time at Buckingham Palace during his surprise visit to the UK.

“In Britain, the King is an air force pilot and in Ukraine today, every air force pilot is a king.” He added: “I also intend to tell him something I think that is very, very, very important, not only for the future of Ukraine but for the future of Europe Mr Zelensky said, prior to the audience, that meeting the King was a “truly special moment” and referred to Charles’s former military service in the Royal Air Force. In the opulent room, Mr Zelensky told the King that it was “a great honour to be here”, adding: “Thank you for finding the time for me.” The president is on his first visit to the UK since the Russian invasion of his country began and in an earlier impassioned address to Parliament revealed he was planning to take the opportunity to thank Charles for the support he had shown Ukraine as the Prince of Wales. Charles greeted the president with a wide smile and a warm handshake in the Palace’s 1844 Room, saying he was delighted to meet him.

Mr Zelensky started his surprise trip in London, urging the UK and allies to provide 'wings for freedom'

He made his remark during an address to the European Parliament in Brussels. He also said the investigators had not publicly presented supported evidence. “Unity of Europe is fundamental to security.” “Free Europe cannot be imagined without free Ukraine,” he said. Nato’s Article 5 is central to its founding treaty. Mr Zelensky started his surprise trip in London on Wednesday with a rousing speech to parliament urging the UK and allies to provide “wings for freedom”.

He said Ukraine and the European Union are fighting together against Russia – 'the most anti-European force' in the world.

Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands said on Tuesday they plan to provide Ukraine with at least 100 refurbished German-made Leopard 1 battle tanks in the coming months. Ukraine is talking about joining the EU in a matter of years, while practice has shown it can take decades before aspiring members are considered fit to join. The anchor noted the plane flew from the Polish air base in Rzeszow which serves as a hub for western arms deliveries to Ukraine. And there is still plenty of scope for exporting more military hardware to Ukraine as a Russian spring offensive is expected. On Wednesday, Russian state television showed the flight path of a British air force plane that Mr Zelensky used to travel to London taken from a flight monitoring site. That same support has come from the EU.

Ukraine President appeals to EU for rapid response over feared Putin offensive.

Rishi Sunak announced yesterday that Britain is investigating if any of its fighter jets could be supplied to Kyiv, with Ukrainian pilots being trained in the UK on Nato-standard modern aircraft. When the morale of an army cracks, then that is tantamount to losing.” Britain has led the West in supplying main battle tanks to Ukraine, with Germany and other European nations then agreeing to send Leopard 2 tanks and the US the Abrams model. Let’s hope that the Leopard 2s are also available to combine with the existing tanks, armoured infantry fighting vehicles, self-propelled artillery that the Ukrainians have either got or are being given to mount an effective counter-offensive in the spring.” After visiting Britain on Wedesday, where he stepped up the demand for fighter [jets](/topic/jets), Ukraine’s president flew to Paris to urge Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to boost their military support for Kyiv. [kraine](/topic/ukraine) pleaded with the West on Thursday to speed up the delivery of battle tanks ahead of a new offensive expected to be launched by [Vladimir Putin](/topic/vladimir-putin) within weeks.