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(CNN)Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a surprise visit to the UK on Wednesday, sweeping in to London on the first stage of an unannounced diplomatic tour of European capitals with a powerful message for British lawmakers.

In only his second foreign trip since the Russian invasion of Ukraine nearly a year ago, Zelensky gave a speech to the t houses of the British parliament that deftly stroked the national ego at the same as making a direct plea for more heavy weaponry, including fighter jets.

"London has stood with Kyiv since day one," he said. "Since the first seconds and minutes of the full-scale war. Great Britain, you extended your helping hand when the world had not yet come to understand how to react."

In a poignant but carefully crafted move, Zelensky handed the Speaker of the House of Commons, Lindsay Hoyle, the helmet of a Ukrainian fighter pilot, signed with the message: "We have freedom. Give us wings to protect it.

Zelensky's message was directed firmly at Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and of the Cabinet standing in front of him in the historic surroundings of Westminster Hall -- the oldest part of of the Palace of Westminster, where the late Queen Elizabeth lay in state and where US President Obama stood for a similar address in 2011.

He thanked the British leader -- "Rishi" -- who had earlier announced that the UK would begin training Ukrainian pilots on NATO-standard fighter jets. He also name-checked former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, an early and steadfast er. "Boris, you got others united when it seemed absolutely, absolutely impossible," Zelensky said. "Thank you." Then, addressing the wider audience, he said: "You, all of you, you all showed your grit and character back then. Strong British character."

Zelensky touched down in Britain a time when Kyiv is urging the West to send more weapons and military to counter Russian advances. He is expected to travel to Paris on Wednesday evening, where he will be hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron alongside German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, according to the Elysee Palace.

Sunak greeted Zelensky at Stansted Airport, north of London, after he landed aboard a UK Royal Air Force C-17 transport plane. Sunak tweeted a picture of the pair embracing on the runway. "Welcome to the UK, President.

Later, he traveled to Buckingham Palace to meet King Charles III, who told Zelensky: "We've all been worried about you and thinking about your country for so long, I can't tell you."

Zelensky said in a Telegram post following his audience with the King that he congratulated King Charles "on his recent accession to the throne and wished peace and prosperity to the British people."

"It is an honor for me to be the first President of Ukraine in the history of Ukrainian-British relations to be honored by the British monarch with an audience," he added.

"I am grateful to His Majesty for the warm welcome and for ing Ukrainian citizens who have taken refuge from the war in the United Kingdom," Zelensky said.

Zelensky was also expected to visit Ukrainian troops being trained by British forces on Wednesday.

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nlfpmod

He should be given fighter jets, Putin will never succeed.

Sitting in your parlour to analyze global politics is not the best.

God1000:
He should be given fighter jets, Putin will never succeed.

From Wars , Earthquakes, Pestilences, Famines , insane weather patterns, Volcanoes, etc it is so clear that the world is in disarray.

Be it bad as it is, it is nothing compared to What is coming on this earth once the saints are taken in the Rapture.

Sit up Folks! I beg all , sit up! Make your ways right with JESUS CHRIST.
There is NO MORE TIME!
This Ship is Sinking fast.
The Life Boat is no one else but JESUS CHRIST.

EdoBoy90:
Sitting in your parlour to analyze global politics is not the best.

So where should I analyze global politics from? in the sky abi

God1000:
He should be given fighter jets, Putin will never succeed.

In your wildest dreams. Hope they will supply him with more cannon folders because soon Ukraine will be running out of fighting men men. 30 million vs 140 million.

God1000:


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nlfpmod

The last person to address the UK parliament in Westminster Hall, to a standing ovation was Aung San Suu Kyi. She is currently in jail in Myanmar. What will be Zelensky’s fate?

Dvdpity:

In your wildest dreams. Hope they will supply him with more cannon folders because soon Ukraine will be running out of fighting men men. 30 million vs 140 million.

Zelensky is really bent on destroying Ukraine, asking the UK to supply him with fighter Jets to contest Russian Air superiority is a very crazy motive. How many aircrafts does he expect the UK to supply him and for how long? The UK wouldn't want to be embarrassed when they see UK aircrafts downed in Ukraine on Media across the globe.

The UK would also see it as a wasted effort because even the best UK fighter Jets can not outmaneuvered Russian Air defense system, Yanukovych was far a better president then the one currently leading Ukraine.

S400 will destroy all USA jets

In Vietnam all USA bombers where burnt up imagine this new generation what Russia will do to them

Bring it.

rottennaija:


The last person to address the UK parliament in Westminster Hall, to a standing ovation was Aung San Suu Kyi. She is currently in jail in Myanmar. What will be Zelensky’s fate?

death.

NATO is losing already and they know Ukraine stands no chance. Right now they are trying to bargain for a division of Ukraine like they did with Serbia and Kosovo and south Korea and North Korea, where Russia will control one part and NATO controls the other part but Russia no gree.

Russia has warned them already that if they strike Crimea they will retaliate harshly. Russia doesn't want Ukraine destroyed if they wanted to they will do that easily.

Watch what happened in Aleppo Syria then you will truly know that Russia has been fighting this war with kids gloves. Like Russia called it , it's just a military operation for now, hopefully for the sake of Ukraine and Ukrainians Russia does not declare all out war with them, it will be terrible for Ukraine and the annoying thing is that NATO wont be able to do anything.

Kingsnairaland:
S400 will destroy all USA jets

In Vietnam all USA bombers where burnt up imagine this new generation what Russia will do to them

Bring it.

Keep On Wailing Blood Young Bitch. Hahahahaha, Your Grinder Is Begging Your Shithole President Not To Ban Old Currency. Shithole Country With Shithole Sense. When I Heard That Nigeria Is The Poorest Country In The World I Didn't Believe. Now I Have Seen It With My Eyes. Keep On Open Your Fucking Mouth Wide, Russia Cannot Fight My Country.

Adjovi:
NATO is losing already and they know Ukraine stands no chance. Right now they are trying to bargain for a division of Ukraine like they did with Serbia and Kosovo and south Korea and North Korea, where Russia will control one part and NATO controls the other part but Russia no gree.

Russia has warned them already that if they strike Crimea they will retaliate harshly. Russia doesn't want Ukraine destroyed if they wanted to they will do that easily.

Watch what happened in Aleppo Syria then you will truly know that Russia has been fighting this war with kids gloves. Like Russia called it , it's just a military operation for now, hopefully for the sake of Ukraine and Ukrainians Russia does not declare all out war with them, it will be terrible for Ukraine and the annoying thing is that NATO wont be able to do anything.

Okay That Is Nigerian Dream, Right? Keep On Dreaming Useless Dream Like Your Useless President Who Dream To Ban Currency In One Week.

Otobong3374:
Okay That Is Nigerian Dream, Right? Keep On Dreaming Useless Dream Like Your Useless President Who Dream To Ban Currency In One Week.

.that's NATO's dream being dashed they thought they could defeat Russia. Welcome to a multipolar world order. USA's hegemony is gone for good.

If NATO want to escalate let them deploy their soldiers there let's see what will happen.

This is a young man that is betraying his country.
Following the west without using his senses rightly is treason.

How long will he fight the senseless war?
How long?

We in the west are sleeping with our two eyes closed, while his people cannot sleep with comfort.

Zelensky should go and make peace with putin, and rebuild his country back.

The west preoccupy themselves shouting everywhere putin, russia, putin.
While their main rival, china progressing rapidly.

China is the new superpower.

Elensky is running away and telling his soldiers to keep fighting. He no longer wants to stay in his bunker. I thought his last visit to the U$ would give him victory........ The last person to address the UK parliament in Westminster Hall, to a standing ovation was Aung San Suu Kyi. She is currently in jail in Myanmar. Guess what will be Zelensky’s fate?

juman:
The west preoccupy themselves shouting everywhere putin, russia, putin.
While their main rival, china progressing rapidly.

China is the new superpower.

Money for Ukraine does not leave the US

This was stated by the nephew of the 35th US President John F. Kennedy, lawyer and lawyer Robert Kennedy Jr., in an interview with journalist Kim Iversen.

He clarified that the money ends up in the pockets of the largest arms and equipment manufacturers.

seunny4lif:

Money for Ukraine does not leave the US

This was stated by the nephew of the 35th US President John F. Kennedy, lawyer and lawyer Robert Kennedy Jr., in an interview with journalist Kim Iversen.

He clarified that the money ends up in the pockets of the largest arms and equipment manufacturers.

You see.
Just like the issue of Afghanistan.

Ukrainians are full blown idiots.
They are wasting their country away on nothing. Ukrainians allow the west to mislead them.

America is just after their ego.
While our European leaders are cowed down and bullied by their boss.

The Ukraine war is absolutely senseless.

Adjovi:
NATO is losing already and they know Ukraine stands no chance. Right now they are trying to bargain for a division of Ukraine like they did with Serbia and Kosovo and south Korea and North Korea, where Russia will control one part and NATO controls the other part but Russia no gree.

Russia has warned them already that if they strike Crimea they will retaliate harshly. Russia doesn't want Ukraine destroyed if they wanted to they will do that easily.

Watch what happened in Aleppo Syria then you will truly know that Russia has been fighting this war with kids gloves. Like Russia called it , it's just a military operation for now, hopefully for the sake of Ukraine and Ukrainians Russia does not declare all out war with them, it will be terrible for Ukraine and the annoying thing is that NATO wont be able to do anything.

Nato will never send boots to the ground bc they don't stand the chance with Russia bc they have advanced tech they will light them up in a second, the west only knows how to flex muscle with the untrained afghans and Taliban, American mercenaries ran bc Russia was bombing nonstop for three days in mauripol they would have shit on their pants bc they are not used to the same treatment they serve others. The war in Europe is a white-on-white crime and I want to see how it ends. I wonder why American military movies always fighting in Afghanistan, they never did enough movies that center on their involvement in the Vietnam war and am not happy about that I wanna see new movies on Vietnam and Ukraine soon and one wonders how they will cook stories to brainwash their citizens and some folks in Africa. Why

God1000:
He should be given fighter jets, Putin will never succeed.

where are the USA and allies supplied Soviet jets and helicopter

Kingsnairaland:
Elensky is running away and telling his soldiers to keep fighting. He no longer wants to stay in his bunker. I thought his last visit to the U$ would give him victory........ The last person to address the UK parliament in Westminster Hall, to a standing ovation was Aung San Suu Kyi. She is currently in jail in Myanmar. Guess what will be Zelensky’s fate?

Zelensky is not a coward, he's a hero to his people

juman:
Ukrainians are full blown idiots.
They are wasting their country away on nothing. Ukrainians allow the west to mislead them.

America is just after their ego.
While our European leaders are cowed down and bullied by their boss.

The Ukraine war is absolutely senseless.

So Ukraine should have allowed Russia take away their sovereignty and live under the arbitrary government set up by Putin

juman:
This is a young man that is betraying his country.
Following the west without using his senses rightly is treason.

How long will he fight the senseless war?
How long?

We in the west are sleeping with our two eyes closed, while his people cannot sleep with comfort.

Zelensky should go and make peace with putin, and rebuild his country back.

unlike Ashraf Ghani that ran away from the Taliban in Afghanistan, president zelensky is fighting for his people

Adjovi:
NATO is losing already and they know Ukraine stands no chance. Right now they are trying to bargain for a division of Ukraine like they did with Serbia and Kosovo and south Korea and North Korea, where Russia will control one part and NATO controls the other part but Russia no gree.

Russia has warned them already that if they strike Crimea they will retaliate harshly. Russia doesn't want Ukraine destroyed if they wanted to they will do that easily.

Watch what happened in Aleppo Syria then you will truly know that Russia has been fighting this war with kids gloves. Like Russia called it , it's just a military operation for now, hopefully for the sake of Ukraine and Ukrainians Russia does not declare all out war with them, it will be terrible for Ukraine and the annoying thing is that NATO wont be able to do anything.

Lol, what happened to first tens of thousands of soldiers Putin sent to Ukraine? I guess they are somewhere enjoying themselves.

Look man, the fact Putin had to announce fresh mobilization of 300,000 soldiers speaks volumes, stop living in denial of reality

THIS IS A WAR BETWEEN NATO AND EU VS RUSSIA AND NATO MUST WIN. RUSSIA IS TRESING INTO NATO AND WESTERN EUROPEAN TERRITORIES.

God1000:
He should be given fighter jets, Putin will never succeed.

You're the biggest fool on nairaland, you type as if you're a White man from Europe.

Putin will succeed or the world will be destroyed

AnyanwuSilas:


You're the biggest fool on nairaland, you type as if you're a White man from Europe.

Putin will succeed or the world will be destroyed

Eleiye will chew her heart through the liver
Iya will eat her finger through the head
The loud noise is her wailing
Music in our ule
Lamentation in her heart
Drumming for Eshu