A very important meeting, in which the climate was “warm”, speaks by Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski on the sidelines of his meeting with British Prime Minister Cir Starmer in London.

As he pointed out, the two leaders talked about strengthening Ukraine’s position and acquiring reliable security guarantees.

“During our talks we discussed the challenges facing Ukraine and all over Europe, coordinating with our partners, specific steps to enhance Ukraine’s position and ending the war in a fair way, with reliable security guarantees,” he wrote.

Zelenski thanked Britain for the support he shows in his country since the beginning of the war and confirmed that he would meet with King Charles tomorrow.

The loan

It is recalled that Britain and Ukraine today signed a loan agreement of € 2.26 billion (2.74 billion euros) to strengthen Kiev’s defense capabilities, with London stressing that this agreement is an indication of it. ‘Ukrainian people’ ” ” Ukrainian people ‘.

British Finance Minister Rachel Rebbs and her Ukrainian counterpart Sergei Marchenko signed an online ceremony that took place on the loan agreement, which will be repaid with profits from frozen Russian assets.

“This loan will boost Ukraine’s defensive potential and be repaid with revenue from frozen Russian assets. The funds will be directed to the production of weapons in Ukraine. This is true justice – the one who started the war must be the one who will pay. I thank the people and the UK government for their enormous support from the beginning of this war. We are happy to have such strategic partners and share the same vision of how a safe future should be for everyone, “Zelenski wrote on the sidelines.

Downing Street’s announcement

Downing Street spokesman said Starmer reiterated his support in Ukraine “adding that the United Kingdom will always be with them for as long as it takes.”

“The prime minister reiterated his determination to find a path that would end Russia’s illegal war and secure a fair and constant peace that ensures the future sovereignty and security of Ukraine. The leaders were eager to continue these discussions in the London.”