London, March 17, 2026 – The Europe Today: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to meet UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London on Tuesday to advance bilateral defence and industrial cooperation, the British government announced.
During the meeting, both leaders are expected to sign an expanded agreement focused on the joint production and supply of drones and other advanced military technologies. The talks will also explore broader opportunities for defence collaboration with international partners, according to media reports.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is also expected to participate in discussions, which will address Euro-Atlantic security and strategies aimed at achieving a sustainable and lasting peace in Ukraine.
Prime Minister Starmer подчеркнул the increasing significance of drones, electronic warfare, and rapid battlefield innovation in ensuring both national and economic security. He noted that recent conflicts in the Middle East have further underscored the strategic importance of these technologies.
The high-level meeting reflects the deepening partnership between the United Kingdom and Ukraine, as both countries seek to strengthen technological capabilities and defence cooperation in response to evolving global security challenges.
