Zelenskyy, King Charles Hold Ceremonial Meeting Ahead London Coalition Summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy received a ceremonial welcome from Britain's King Charles at Windsor Castle, marking the first such honor he has received in the UK. The event included a royal salute, the playing of the Ukrainian national anthem, and an inspection of the 1st Battalion of the Grenadier Guards. This meeting preceded a political summit called the 'Coalition of the Willing,' involving leaders like UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, and French President Emmanuel Macron, aiming to increase pressure on Russia and bolster Ukraine's defenses. The coalition focuses on measures such as cutting Russian oil and gas from the global market and utilizing frozen assets to support Ukraine. This was the fifth meeting between King Charles and Zelenskyy, highlighting ongoing British support amid the conflict with Russia. The coalition, initiated by Starmer and Macron, consists of European countries, the US, and others united to support Ukraine's war efforts and seek peaceful resolutions.