Zelenskyy arrives for meeting with King Charles III
Photo: Zelenskyy meets with King Charles in Sandringham (Getty Images)
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived for a meeting with King Charles III of the United Kingdom. The meeting will take place at Sandringham Palace, informs Sky News.
According to the media, at approximately 17:25 local time, a military helicopter flew over and landed at Sandringham Palace. It is noted that Zelenskyy arrived on board.
Residents, some holding Ukrainian flags, gathered near the estate to witness Zelenskyy’s arrival to meet the King.
Sandringham Palace
Sandringham Palace is a private estate of the British royal family. It is located near the village of Sandringham in Norfolk County.
Sandringham is known as a favorite retreat for members of the British royal family, where they spend their winter holidays. The late Queen Elizabeth II traditionally celebrated Christmas at this residence.
Zelenskyy’s meeting with the King
Earlier, Zelenskyy’s office announced his planned meeting with King Charles III. The press secretary of the President of Ukraine, Serhii Nykyforov, confirmed that Zelenskyy is in London and intends to meet not only with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer but also with the King.
European Leaders' Summit
Earlier today, the British government announced that the summit in London will be dedicated to Ukraine. It will be attended by leaders from over 10 countries, as well as EU and NATO leadership.
The main topics of the summit include:
- Strengthening Ukraine’s position now, including continued military aid and increased economic pressure on Russia.
- A need for a strong and long-term agreement that ensures sustainable peace in Ukraine and guarantees the country’s ability to deter and defend against potential future attacks from Russia.
- Next steps in developing reliable security guarantees.
More details on this can be found in RBC-Ukraine’s report.
