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

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Elston, L. (2026, October 14). Zelensky personally thanks King for his ‘unwavering support’ for Ukraine. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/volodymyr-zelensky-ukraine-king-b1300858.html

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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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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.

left supports increased military aid and sanctions against Russia

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“The articles describe different meetings between Zelenskyy and UK officials, one involving the King and another involving Prime Minister Andy Burnham.”

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Laura Elston

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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

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. asserted

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

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

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