Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with King Charles III in a private audience at Windsor Castle, following high-level talks in London with leaders from the UK, France, and Germany. The meeting underscored continued British support for Ukraine amid its ongoing war with Russia. Afterward, Zelensky praised the UK’s 'ironclad' backing and revealed plans to invite the monarch to Ukraine for a state visit, signaling deepening diplomatic ties.

The visit followed a joint statement by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, reaffirming their support for a 'just and lasting' peace and calling for an immediate ceasefire. The three leaders, part of the E3 group, emphasized ongoing security commitments, with the UK and France leading a 'coalition of the willing' to provide long-term security guarantees for Ukraine.

Zelensky also responded to reports of some UK local councils removing Ukrainian flags, urging unity and caution in symbolic gestures. While a Reform UK spokesperson defended the policy as respecting domestic flag norms, Zelensky stressed that small missteps could risk broader international solidarity. The diplomatic engagement highlights both high-level unity and subtle tensions in sustaining global support for Ukraine.