Zelensky personally thanks King for his ‘unwavering support’ for Ukraine

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-14 · by Laura Elston

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President Zelensky met with King Charles III at the royal residence in central London on Wednesday afternoon to thank him for his “unwavering support” for Ukraine. The meeting took place in the Chinese Dining Room and lasted about 25 minutes, during which both leaders discussed security issues. Following this audience, Zelensky expressed gratitude through a social media post, emphasizing the importance of British assistance to Ukraine.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met British Prime Minister Andy Burnham in London on October 14, 2026, amid escalating tensions following U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to lift sanctions on Russian diesel exports and call for Zelenskyy’s replacement. During the meeting at Downing Street, Burnham pledged to accelerate the delivery of lightweight multirole missiles to Ukraine to bolster its defense against Russian drone attacks. Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for Britain's unwavering support, emphasizing the importance of strong allies in continuing the fight against Russia. The Ukrainian leader also met with King Charles III earlier that day, thanking him for his support. Burnham assured Zelenskyy that Britain would "forever stand by" Ukraine and announced additional sanctions aimed at Moscow to further aid Ukraine's defense efforts.

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Zelensky PERSON · 4× Andy Burnham PERSON · 2× Ukraine GPE · 2× Charles PERSON · 1× Charles III PERSON · 1× Donald Trump PERSON · 1× London GPE · 1× Moscow GPE · 1× Russia GPE · 1× the United Kingdom GPE · 1×

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Mr Zelensky has travelled to the UK for talks with Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who is set to welcome him to Downing Street in a show of support after US President Donald Trump’s diesel deal with Russia.

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2026-10-14 · Evening Standard

Zelensky personally thanks King for his ‘unwavering support’ for Ukraine · assertive framing

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The monarch welcomed the president in the Chinese Dining Room of the royal residence in central London on Wednesday afternoon. asserted

monarch → welcome → afternoon

Mr Zelensky wrote on X afterwards: “I thank His Majesty King Charles III for the audience. asserted

I → write → audience

“It is important for me to have the opportunity to personally thank him for his unwavering support for Ukraine. asserted

me → have → Ukraine

“We appreciate all the assistance provided by the United Kingdom.” asserted

We → appreciate → Kingdom

who → travel → Russia

The Prime Minister is expected to use the visit to announce an acceleration of military support for Ukraine, and to pledge further rounds of sanctions aimed at Moscow. asserted

Minister → expect → Moscow

Charles and Mr Zelensky, who enjoy a warm rapport, were pictured shaking hands and deep in conversation. asserted

who → enjoy → conversation

They moved through to the King’s private audience room for discussions which lasted around 25 minutes. asserted

which → move → discussions

Mr Zelensky wrote on social media earlier in the day that he was preparing to meet the King and then the Prime Minister. asserted

he → write → King

He said: “There will also be an important meeting with Prime Minister Andy Burnham. asserted

He → say → Burnham

“We will discuss a wide range of security issues. asserted

We → discuss → issues

We are preparing decisions that will strengthen us. asserted

that → prepare → us

“I thank the King, the Prime Minister, and all of Britain for their support!” asserted

I → thank → support

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