UK defence chief meets Zelenskyy and Ukraine's commander-in-chief in Kyiv – video

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reported on a meeting with a UK delegation led by Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, Chief of the Defence Staff of the United Kingdom.

Source: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda

Details: During the meeting with the UK delegation, Zelenskyy discussed bilateral defence cooperation, "focusing on developing and enhancing the technological capabilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine".

Quote: "Particular attention was given to Ukraine’s current military needs and the continued support from our partners. I am grateful to the people and government of the United Kingdom for their long-lasting support. Our countries maintain good contacts and strong cooperation."

A video of the meeting shows that General Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, was also present.

I had a meeting with the UK delegation led by Chief of the Defence Staff @AdmTonyRadakin_.

We discussed defense cooperation between Ukraine and the United Kingdom, focusing on developing and enhancing the technological capabilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Particular… pic.twitter.com/EcjqfTuR49

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— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) November 21, 2024

Background:

• Earlier in November, Radakin noted that in October 2024, the Russian army suffered its highest monthly losses since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
• Russia’s ambassador to the UK, Andrei Kelin, has accused London of alleged "direct involvement" in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine but provided no evidence to support his claims. 

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