Overview

• President Volodymyr Zelensky met Admiral Sir Tony Radakin and incoming Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton to discuss frontline needs, weapons deliveries, funding for Ukrainian drone production, and joint projects.
• Commander-in-Chief General Oleksandr Syrskyi briefed the UK delegation on the operational situation and prioritized air defense systems and missiles, artillery, and MLRS for Ukraine’s forces.
• Talks addressed security guarantees for Ukraine, with Zelensky highlighting work by national security advisers and developments within the Coalition of the Willing, stressing the need for clarity and transparency.
• The meetings reaffirmed Britain’s 2025 support, including £350 million for 100,000 drones and £4.5 billion overall assistance with £247 million for training.
• Syrskyi noted this was Radakin’s final official visit as UK Chief of the Defence Staff, presented him with the Armed Forces’ Cross of Merit, and voiced confidence in continued support under Knighton.