Zelenskyy urges UK to invest in Ukraine’s drone production during Starmer meeting

Zelenskyy announced this on Telegram.

“Yesterday, together with all our partners, and today in a bilateral format, we discussed expectations for the meeting in Alaska and possible prospects. We also discussed in considerable detail the security guarantees that can make peace truly durable if the United States succeeds in pressing Russia to stop the killings and engage in genuine, substantive diplomacy,” the president said.

The leaders also discussed continuing programs to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces and the country’s defense production. Zelenskyy invited the UK to join the PURL program, under which Ukraine has already received $1.5 billion.

“Of course, we also discussed our One Hundred Year Partnership Agreement. Ukraine is preparing to ratify it in August, and as a result, we will be able to hold an expanded Ukraine–UK meeting,” the president reported.

The parties also discussed investments in Ukraine’s drone manufacturing. Zelenskyy emphasized the potential for increasing production volumes and the need for financing.

“Drones play a decisive role on the frontline, and Ukraine’s capabilities to produce them are exceptional. Therefore, investment in such production can truly influence the situation at the strategic level,” Zelenskyy stressed.

• UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said allies must be ready to act on the ultimatum given to Russian leader Vladimir Putin for refusing to negotiate with Ukraine.