Zelensky: I'm in London to personally thank British people for their support for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in the United Kingdom to personally thank the British people and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for their support for Ukraine.

The Ukrainian leader said this on Instagram, Ukrinform reports.

"The United Kingdom was one of the first to come to Ukraine's aid. And today I'm in London to personally thank the British people for their support and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for his leadership," Zelensky said.

Video: Office of the President

Upon arrival in Britain, Zelensky has already met with the country's prime minister, Rishi Sunak. He is also expected to address the UK Parliament.

This is Zelensky's first visit to the UK and his second foreign trip since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February last year. In December 2022, the Ukrainian leader visited the United States.

Photo: Volodymyr Zelensky/Facebook