UK, France call for long-range arms for Ukraine as President Zelensky warns of 'humanitarian disaster'
The meeting is expected to focus on how allied nations "can further strengthen Ukraine's hand and cripple Russia's ability to continue to wa
President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders are meeting in London on Oct. 24 for a summit of the "Coalition of the Willing," a European-led initiative launched by the U.K. and France.
The coalition, formed earlier this year, aims to establish long-term security guarantees for Ukraine, potentially including the deployment of a multinational peacekeeping force once the war ends.
The London gathering is meant to focus on how allied nations "can further strengthen Ukraine's hand and cripple Russia's ability to continue to wage war," the British government said.
The allies reaffirmed their support for Ukraine as it continues to face off against Russian aggression, with Paris pledging new missiles and aircraft in the coming days.
Upon arrival in London, Zelensky met with King Charles III and inspected the 1st Battalion of the Grenadier Guards before being received inside Windsor Castle.
Zelensky then met British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for talks at 10 Downing Street. During the bilateral meeting, the president warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin is pushing Ukraine into a "humanitarian disaster."


















