Volodymyr Zelenskyy: UK will help Ukraine with billions of dollars, Zelenskyy said – we will prepare weapons

Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently met British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London and thanked him for the support being given to Ukraine. Both leaders described this meeting as meaningful and warm. During the meeting, they discussed the major challenges facing Ukraine and Europe, strengthening international cooperation and security guarantees needed to establish lasting peace.

Steps towards further strengthening strategic partnership

Zelensky said about his meeting on the social media platform 'X' that this discussion was very important for Europe. He said that it emphasized concrete steps to strengthen Ukraine's position and discussed the strategy to end the war through a just peace.

New loan agreement for defense support to Ukraine

A loan agreement was signed between Ukraine and the United Kingdom during this important meeting. The agreement aims to boost Ukraine's defense capabilities. Zelensky said that this financial assistance will be used specifically to increase the production of weapons in Ukraine. This step is an important effort towards providing long-term security and self-reliance to Ukraine.

Responsibility for war and demand for justice

During the meeting, President Zelensky emphasized that whoever started the war will have to pay the price for it. He also said that Ukraine and Britain share a similar vision on how to build a safe future. Zelensky expressed gratitude to the British government and people for their continued support during this conflict.

European leaders' summit and future strategy

This meeting was also confirmed by Prime Minister Starmer's office, which said that this meeting took place ahead of the upcoming summit of European leaders. The aim of this summit is to further increase support to ensure a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. It is also likely to discuss strengthening Europe's defense cooperation, especially when there is uncertainty about the future of US support to Ukraine and NATO.

Through this meeting it became clear that concrete efforts are being made to further strengthen defense and strategic cooperation between Britain and Ukraine. This agreement could prove crucial not just for Ukraine’s security but also for overall European stability.