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Volodymyr Zelenskiy is addressing the cabinet this morning to bring fresh impetus to efforts to stop Russia evading sanctions on its oil exports.
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The Ukrainian president is in the UK after attending yesterday’s summit of the European Political Community, hosted by Keir Starmer at Blenheim Palace.
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At the meeting, European leaders agreed to launch a “call to action” to disrupt the growing fleet of “phantom” tankers carrying sanctioned Russian oil around the world.
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In other news, MPs will continue their debate around measures in the King’s speech earlier this week, stay with us for all the day’s political developments.
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Important Events
In the bilateral meeting Starmer, Zelensky He thanked Britain for its “solidarity” and support for Kiev, saying “we feel this support.”
The Ukrainian president said he wanted to discuss “strong decisions” in the Ukrainian war. “I thank you for the honor of being here and for inviting me,” he said.
He said:
We thank you for this solidarity. We feel that this support and your strong determination have helped to preserve freedom and democracy in Ukraine and have benefited the Ukrainian people greatly.”
“I also want to discuss with you today the strong decisions we can make in this war,” Zelensky added. [to] help me.”
Keir Starmer Said Volodymyr ZelenskyThe Prime Minister’s visit to Downing Street was a “very special moment”.
Speaking at a bilateral meeting with the Ukrainian president, the prime minister said the UK would be “united in Parliament” to support Kiev for as long as possible.
Starmer said:
It is a very special moment for us to have the opportunity to reiterate our support for you and the Ukrainian people and our determination to stand with you in the fight against Russian aggression. Thank you very much for accepting the invitation.”
This is a photo that was published on the newswire. Larry the Cat prepare ZelenskyThis morning’s visit.
Prime Minister Volodymyr Zelensky arrives at Downing Street to address Cabinet
Volodymyr Zelensky When he arrives at Downing Street, he is expected to become the first foreign leader to address a cabinet minister in person since 1997.
The President of Ukraine was received by the Prime Minister Keir Starmer Warm hugs and handshakes were exchanged before entering Number 10.
Britain provides military aid funds Ukraine “Every year for the rest of the next decade.” John Healy Said.
The Defence Secretary told Times Radio: “We take the position that the defence of the UK begins in Ukraine and if Putin wins in Ukraine it will not stop there so we must and are determined to stand with Ukraine.”
“And that’s not all: in the first two weeks of this administration, we stepped up with additional support.
“We also Additional military aid funding This year, and every year for the next 10 years. As many as we need.”
He added: Keir Starmer “When I said, ‘The UK will continue to provide unwavering support to Ukraine,’ I meant it.”
Summary at the beginning
Good morning and welcome to the UK Politics Blog.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, addressing a cabinet meeting this morning, said he would give new impetus to efforts to prevent evasion of sanctions on Russian oil exports.
The Ukrainian president is in the UK after attending the European Political Community summit hosted by Keir Starmer at Blenheim Palace yesterday.
At the meeting, European leaders agreed to launch a “call to action” to stop the proliferation of “ghost” tankers transporting sanctions-hit Russian oil around the world.
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In other news, MPs will continue to debate measures highlighted in the King’s Speech earlier this week, and we’ll keep you updated on the political developments of the day.
