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The Independent
23-06-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Zelensky welcomed to No 10 for meeting with Starmer ahead of Nato summit
Volodymyr Zelensky has met Sir Keir Starmer and the King during his visit to the UK ahead of a crunch Nato summit. The Ukrainian president arrived in Downing Street where he was expected to discuss Britain's ongoing support for his war-torn nation on Monday afternoon, after being welcomed to Windsor Castle for lunch with Charles. Mr Zelensky, who is usually seen wearing military fatigues, wore a black blazer and trousers throughout his Monday visits. He and Sir Keir embraced on the doorstep of No 10, where a red carpet had been rolled out for the Ukrainian leader. Charles and Mr Zelensky were earlier pictured chatting as they made their way through Windsor Castle, and smiling as they shook hands in the Grand Corridor. During his visit to London, the Ukrainian leader was also welcomed to the Palace of Westminster and met Commons speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle and his Lords counterpart, Lord McFall of Alcluith. His arrival in the UK follows reports that Russia fired 352 drones and 16 missiles at Ukraine overnight, killing at least 10 civilians including seven in Kyiv. Mr Zelensky said preliminary reports indicated Russia had used North Korean missiles to attack Kyiv and described those two countries, and Iran, as a 'coalition of murderers'. His visit to London takes place the day before Nato leaders are set to meet in The Hague for a two-day summit, with increased defence spending top of the agenda. Mr Zelensky has been invited to the summit but will not take part in its main discussions, and it is still unclear whether he will attend at all. Ahead of the visit, a Downing Street spokesman said Sir Keir would 'reiterate our steadfast support for Ukraine' during his meeting with Mr Zelensky.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Zelensky welcomed to No 10 for meeting with Starmer ahead of Nato summit
Volodymyr Zelensky has met Sir Keir Starmer and the King during his visit to the UK ahead of a crunch Nato summit. The Ukrainian president arrived in Downing Street where he was expected to discuss Britain's ongoing support for his war-torn nation on Monday afternoon, after being welcomed to Windsor Castle for lunch with Charles. Mr Zelensky, who is usually seen wearing military fatigues, wore a black blazer and trousers throughout his Monday visits. He and Sir Keir embraced on the doorstep of No 10, where a red carpet had been rolled out for the Ukrainian leader. Charles and Mr Zelensky were earlier pictured chatting as they made their way through Windsor Castle, and smiling as they shook hands in the Grand Corridor. During his visit to London, the Ukrainian leader was also welcomed to the Palace of Westminster and met Commons speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle and his Lords counterpart, Lord McFall of Alcluith. His arrival in the UK follows reports that Russia fired 352 drones and 16 missiles at Ukraine overnight, killing at least 10 civilians including seven in Kyiv. Mr Zelensky said preliminary reports indicated Russia had used North Korean missiles to attack Kyiv and described those two countries, and Iran, as a 'coalition of murderers'. His visit to London takes place the day before Nato leaders are set to meet in The Hague for a two-day summit, with increased defence spending top of the agenda. Mr Zelensky has been invited to the summit but will not take part in its main discussions, and it is still unclear whether he will attend at all. Ahead of the visit, a Downing Street spokesman said Sir Keir would 'reiterate our steadfast support for Ukraine' during his meeting with Mr Zelensky.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Germany confirms Zelensky's Berlin visit for high-level talks
The German government has confirmed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit Berlin on Wednesday for talks with Chancellor Friedrich Merz, focusing on military support and efforts to achieve a ceasefire. Zelensky will be received with military honours at the Chancellery, government spokesman Stefan Kornelius said. The two leaders will hold talks followed by a working lunch and a joint press conference. Later in the day, Zelensky is expected to meet with German business representatives before heading to Bellevue Palace for a meeting with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. The visit had been widely reported in local media, though neither Kiev nor Berlin had confirmed it earlier, as Zelensky's trips are often kept confidential for security reasons. It is Zelensky's first visit to Berlin since Merz became chancellor. His last trip to the German capital was in October 2024.
Russia Today
23-05-2025
- Business
- Russia Today
Trump wonders ‘what the hell' Zelensky was doing in South Africa
US President Donald Trump voiced surprise at a visit by Vladimir Zelensky to South Africa during a meeting with his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House on Wednesday. According to Trump, he phoned Zelensky at the time of his April visit and asked 'what the hell' he was doing in South Africa. Ramaphosa explained that South Africa had shared some 'lessons' on peacebuilding with the Ukrainian leader. 'That's what Nelson Mandela taught us: if you want to achieve peace in the country, do it unconditionally, sit down and talk,' the South African president said. Zelensky's visit to Pretoria sparked widespread criticism from South African political commentators and activists due to his dismissive attitude toward a 2023 Ramaphosa-led peace initiative. The two presidents also discussed US concerns about alleged violence against white Afrikaners and the South African government's land reform policies. Trump reportedly sought clarification on what he described as a 'genocide' of the white minority. Ramaphosa dismissed the claims, reaffirming South Africa's democratic values and rejecting the idea that land was being unlawfully seized. 'No, no, no, no,' he responded when asked about land confiscation. 'Nobody can take land,' he added. The South African delegation also used the visit to present a revised trade and investment framework aimed at strengthening bilateral economic cooperation. Parks Tau, South Africa's Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, confirmed that the proposal was delivered during talks with the US Trade Representative. Tau said trade was at the core of the new proposal. 'We also discussed customs duties and tariffs with the American side,' he noted. He pointed out that nearly 77% of US goods imported into South Africa enter duty-free, while a similar portion of South African exports, primarily commodities, also benefit from tax exemptions. Tau added that South Africa highlighted its growing gas shortages and signaled interest in importing US liquefied natural gas (LNG), which was positively received by both the US ambassador and White House representatives. 'It's one of the areas that we will be following up on,' he said. As he departed the White House, President Ramaphosa told reporters that the talks had gone 'very well.'
