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Zelensky meets UK leaders ahead of Trump talks on air defence

Britain is expected to offer Ukraine new support to help counter Russian air defences, with discussions also covering sanctions pressure and licensed Patriot missile production.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in the UK on Monday for talks with new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, with Britain expected to discuss fresh help to counter Russian air defences. In a social media post on his arrival, Zelensky said the key priorities include air defence, maritime security, and joint defence production, and he highlighted the long cooperation between Ukraine and the UK. Officials said Burnham will underline continued British support for Ukraine during the talks. The UK is also expected to consider giving Ukraine rights to produce its “Stone Cloak” device, which is described as helping stop Russian air defence systems from tracking and targeting drones.

The visit comes ahead of Zelensky’s planned meeting with US President Donald Trump, where he is expected to seek additional assistance to strengthen Ukraine’s air defences against Russian strikes. The discussions are also likely to include sanctions pressure on Russia and next steps on plans to allow Ukraine to produce Patriot air-defence missiles under licence, according to a person familiar with the matter. Zelensky’s meeting with Trump is scheduled for Tuesday, according to a White House official. The article also notes that Ukraine is conducting long range drone and missile strikes against Russia, aiming to impose economic costs and challenge the Kremlin’s efforts to depict the conflict as distant from daily life.

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