For the reason that invasion, Zelensky has hardly ever traveled exterior of the Ukraine. His first worldwide journey was in December, when he traveled to Washington to handle a joint session of Congress and rally for continued American help.

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s workplace on Wednesday additionally introduced plans for reinforcing army help, together with coaching Ukrainian fighter pilots and marines.

“As a part of at the moment’s talks, the Prime Minister will supply to bolster the U.Ok.’s coaching supply for Ukrainian troops, together with increasing it to fighter jet pilots to make sure Ukraine can defend its skies effectively into the long run,” Downing Avenue mentioned in a press release.

Zelensky will maintain talks with Sunak in addition to the protection and safety chiefs as a part of discussions over the coaching supply for Ukrainian troops, Sunak’s workplace mentioned, describing the go to as a “testomony to the unbreakable friendship” between the international locations.

“Since 2014, the U.Ok. has supplied important coaching to Ukrainian forces, permitting them to defend their nation, defend their sovereignty and battle for his or her territory.

“I’m proud that at the moment we are going to develop that coaching from troopers to marines and fighter jet pilots, guaranteeing Ukraine has a army in a position to defend its pursuits effectively into the long run.”

Downing Avenue additionally mentioned that Britain will announce additional sanctions on Wednesday that can goal “those that have helped Putin construct his private wealth, and corporations who’re taking advantage of the Kremlin’s battle machine.”