General · 8 June 2026

Zelenskyy meets UK allies for air defence boost

Ukraine's leader met top allies in London, aiming to boost air defences and strike capabilities after Russia's latest attacks. President Zelenskyy met the UK's Keir Starmer, France's Emmanuel Macron, and Germany's Friedrich Merz in Downing Street on Sunday, June 7. They also discussed making more interceptors and anti-ballistic missiles after Russia fired Oreshnik weapons.

By BriefTea Editorial · 8 June 2026 at 5:12

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