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Quick summary: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits London to garner support amid waning international attention for the war in Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has traveled to London against the backdrop of declining international attention for the war in his country. Zelenskyy stated on social media, “Our priorities are clear: more security and opportunities for Ukraine.” He is scheduled to meet with King Charles, Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, and will deliver a speech in the British Parliament. The British government also announced a new arms cooperation with Kyiv. Following the onset of the Iran conflict, Kyiv is struggling with diminishing international support. Zelenskyy has repeatedly offered assistance to the Gulf monarchies and the United States in countering Iranian drones, but no specific agreements have been reported. U.S. President Donald Trump brusquely rejected Ukraine’s aid offer. Ukraine has been defending itself against a Russian invasion for over four years with Western assistance, particularly modernizing its air defense systems. However, Kyiv is now in direct competition with Gulf states for scarce Patriot air defense missiles.

Source: www.handelsblatt.com