Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky touches down in UK for talks with Nato chief and Starmer - The Independent

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March 17, 2026
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Ukrainian President Zelensky visited the UK for talks with NATO leadership and Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in the United Kingdom for diplomatic meetings with NATO's leadership and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The visit comes as Ukraine continues to face Russian military pressure in an ongoing war that has reshaped European security dynamics. Zelensky's discussions with NATO officials and Starmer are expected to focus on military support, long-term security commitments, and coordination among Western allies backing Ukraine's defense. The UK has been among the strongest Western supporters of Ukraine, providing weapons systems and training to Ukrainian forces since Russia's 2022 invasion. Such high-level visits underscore efforts to maintain unified Western backing for Ukraine at a critical phase of the conflict.

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Zelensky is meeting with NATO officials and British PM Starmer to discuss military support, security commitments, and Western coordination for Ukraine's defense.

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