Overview
- The United Kingdom agreed to manufacture an initial batch of OCTOPUS interceptor drones for testing in Ukraine.
- Britain signaled readiness to scale up OCTOPUS production both domestically and in Ukraine following successful trials.
- Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Keir Starmer focused on expanding joint defense production during their London meeting.
- The leaders discussed tougher sanctions targeting Russia’s oil sector and shadow fleet, with Starmer noting further pressure is possible on oil and gas industries.
- Zelenskyy invited the UK to join the PURL procurement initiative and detailed recent Russian strikes on energy and civilian sites, drawing condolences from Starmer.