Zelensky dons new look to meet King Charles ahead of Nato summit

WorldPolitics
24 Jun 2025 • 4:38 AM MYT
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  • Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky visited the UK for meetings ahead of a Nato summit.
  • During his visit, Mr Zelensky met with King Charles at Windsor Castle, swapping his characteristic military fatigues for a black blazer for the royal meeting.
  • He also met with Sir Keir Starmer to discuss Ukraine's defences and strategies to increase pressure on Russia.
  • Zelensky's visit follows recent Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, which killed at least 10 civilians.
  • He said preliminary reports indicated Russia used North Korean missiles and described Russia, North Korea, and Iran as a "coalition of murderers".

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