Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met King Charles III at Windsor Castle on Monday following talks with Ukraine’s European allies.
After their private meeting, Zelensky thanked the UK for its “ironclad” support and revealed he planned to invite the King for a state visit to Ukraine in the future.
It comes after the leaders of Ukraine, the UK, France and Germany published a joint statement calling for a “just and lasting” deal to end the war with Russia.
Following talks in London on Sunday, Zelensky, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said they would “stand firmly with Ukraine”.
Taking to social media after his meeting with the King, Zelensky thanked the monarch and the people of the UK for their ongoing support.
He also shared an image of himself alongside the King in the halls of Windsor Castle.
Speaking to the Guardian newspaper after his meeting with the King, Zelensky revealed he planned to invite Charles to Ukraine for an official state visit as early as this year.
He was also asked about several Reform UK councils making the decision to remove Ukrainian flags from outside town halls.
“I hope they will put it back,” Zelensky told the newspaper.
He added: “I don’t want to be involved in any political things, but you know, the world is so sensitive today. Sometimes little, small mistakes can break big friendships or huge contacts.”
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