(VOVWORLD) -Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday arrived in London, the first stop on his second overseas trip since Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine on February 24, 2022.
 British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (left) and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky meet in London, February 8, 2023. Photo: AFP/VNA
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Zelensky posted on social media a photo of himself and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at Stansted airport. "The United Kingdom was one of the first to come to Ukraine's aid. And today I'm in London to personally thank the British people for their support and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for his leadership," he said.
During his visit, Zelenskiy met King Charles III, addressed parliament and visited Ukrainian soldiers training in Britain.
 King Charles shakes hands with Zelensky as he welcomes him at Buckingham Palace. Photo: CNN |
On Wednesday, Britain announced new sanctions against six Russian entities that supply military equipment to the army.
The list includes CST, a manufacturer of Russian drones, RT-Komplekt who produce parts for helicopters, Oboronlogistics who organise the transportation and delivery for Russian military equipment, Universalmash and Lipetsk, who manufacture or modify the tracked chassis for anti-aircraft missile systems, and Topaz, a software company involved in military aviation.
Eight Russian individuals are also on the sanctions list for their connection to financial networks that help maintain wealth and power among Kremlin elites.