Britain has announced plans to train Ukrainian pilots to fly NATO-standard fighter jets, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy makes the first visit to the UK since the Russian invasion began a year ago.
The Ukrainian leader will have an audience with King Charles and address Parliament during the trip, which is only his second overseas visit since Russian President Vladimir Putin’s forces invaded his country on Feb. 24, 2022.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said: “President Zelenskyy’s visit to the UK is a testament to his country’s courage, determination and fight, and a testament to the unbreakable friendship between our two countries….