Zelenskyy meets King Charles III ahead of European talks

King Charles and Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, Britain, October 24, 2025
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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met King Charles III at Windsor Castle on 24 October, ahead of planned talks with European leaders in London.

The visit came as European leaders gathered in London for what Downing Street described as a “coalition of the willing” - a temporary partnership of countries pledged to securing a ceasefire in Russia's war with Ukraine.

The meeting is aimed at coordinating long-term military and financial assistance for Ukraine and continued peace efforts in ending the war.

Zelenskyy’s London stop follows several diplomatic visits across Europe as Kyiv seeks to maintain unity among allies ahead of upcoming negotiations with Russia.

It also comes a day after the EU unveiled its 19th sanctions package against Moscow and the United States slapping sanctions on two Russian oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil. 

Putin remained defiant following the sanctions with the Kremlin releasing a statement in which it called the sanctions "counterproductive". 

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is hosting the talks, bringing together leaders from France, Germany, Poland, and other key European partners.

Britain on Friday called for a raft of measures against Russia to strengthen Ukraine's hand ahead of any future peace talks.

The meeting with King Charles underscored the symbolic and moral support Britain continues to show Ukraine. Buckingham Palace said the discussion focused on the humanitarian impact of the conflict and ongoing UK aid efforts.

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