Zelensky Arrives in UK to Meet King Charles and Burnham

President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Britain with his team on Wednesday, Oct. 14, ahead of an audience with King Charles III and security talks with Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

“We will discuss a broad range of security issues. We are preparing decisions that will strengthen us,” Zelensky wrote on his official Telegram channel.

The president thanked the king, the prime minister and Britain for their support. He did not specify the decisions being prepared or identify the members of his delegation.

Britain speeds up missiles to counter Russian drones

Ahead of the visit, Britain announced £45 million ($59 million) in surface-to-air missile deliveries, with £10 million ($13 million) fast-tracked for Ukraine’s urgent winter needs.

The deliveries include British Lightweight Multirole Missiles, which the UK government says have proved effective against Russia’s jet-powered drones.

Burnham has also instructed ministers to prepare further sanctions, military assistance and financial support for Ukraine in the coming weeks.

“We are with you for as long as it takes,” the prime minister said ahead of the meeting.

Visit follows massive Russian energy strikes

Zelensky’s arrival follows an overnight Russian attack involving 39 missiles and 128 drones. The president said the barrage damaged energy infrastructure and left at least 600,000 people without electricity.

Kyiv authorities also reported water supply issues after the attack, as Kyiv’s CHP-4 power plant was targeted, along with other facilities.

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He called for stronger sanctions against Moscow and additional Patriot interceptor missiles to help Ukraine defend against Russian ballistic missiles.