‘Full backing’: Zelenskyy welcomed by Starmer to UK with open arms
Britain’s Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy shake hands during a bilateral meeting at 10 Downing St. Photo / Getty Images
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Downing St today.
- Supporters cheered as Zelenskyy’s convoy arrived, and he was embraced by Starmer.
- The meeting followed Zelenskyy’s clash with US President Donald Trump.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at Downing St in London for talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday following the Ukrainian leader’s clash with US President Donald Trump, according to an AFP reporter at the scene.
The two political leaders shared a hug as they met outside the black door of No 10 Downing St. The Prime Minister, who usually stands at the doorstep of No 10, walked towards Zelenskyy to meet him as he arrived. They approached the front door together after exchanging warm words.
Supporters cheered as Zelenskyy’s convoy swept into Downing St, where he was embraced by Starmer and posed for photographs before heading inside the UK leader’s home.
