LONDON (dpa-AFX) – Against the background of decreasing attention to the war in his country, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj traveled to London. “Our priorities are clear: more security and opportunities for Ukraine,” Zelensky wrote on social networks. Meetings are planned with King Charles, Prime Minister Keir Starmer and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. He will also give a speech in the British Parliament. The British government also announced new arms cooperation with Kyiv.
After the start of the Iran war, Kiev is struggling with the waning of international support. Zelenskyj repeatedly offered the monarchies in the Persian Gulf and the USA help in defending themselves against Iranian drones. However, no concrete agreements have been announced so far. US President Donald Trump brusquely rejected the Ukrainian offer of aid.
Ukraine has been defending itself against a Russian invasion with Western help for more than four years. In particular, the Ukrainian air defense system was modernized. However, Kiev is now in direct competition for scarce Patriot anti-aircraft missiles with the Gulf states./ast/DP/nas
