Ukraine–United Kingdom relations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on October 17 that during his meeting with Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump in September, he conveyed the necessity for Ukraine to join NATO, or else it would seek to develop nuclear weapons for its defense, as per reports from the Kyiv Independent.

As the Washington Post writes, citing its source, the new U.S. strategy will reduce the emphasis on returning the territories occupied by Russia, focusing on defense against new Russian advances.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis conveyed to visiting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday that Greece will continue to support Ukraine and its Euro-Atlantic perspective in terms of defense and humanitarian aid.

An unannounced meeting between Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Ukrainian President Volodymyr is underway at the Prime Minister's Maximos Mansion.

After the meeting between the two leaders, there are expected to be broader talks between delegations from each country. The two will also make joint statements to the press.

The Russian Embassy issued a statement on Twitter