Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in London By Kier Starmer. Leaders will discuss new military partnership and cooperation in the defence sector. The establishment of the Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence in Kyiv will also be announced.
Meeting between Zelensky and Starmer
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy is on a working visit to London today. He will hold talks with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
The parties are expected to discuss a new military partnership. They are also expected to agree on an expanded industrial declaration in the security and defence sector.
- Using Ukraine's experience in the war and the UK's industrial base
- Production and supply of drones
- Developing innovative capabilities for defence
Establishment of an AI Centre of Excellence
The meeting will officially announce the establishment of the Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence in Kyiv. The UK will allocate £500,000 to fund it.
The centre will become a platform for the development of innovative technologies in the defence sector. It will help strengthen cooperation between Ukraine and the UK in the field of AI.
Context.
The UK is a key ally of Ukraine in the security and defence sector. In 2024, the countries strengthened cooperation in the production of drones and the introduction of new technologies.
The establishment of the AI Centre in Kyiv will be another step towards strengthening Ukraine's defence capabilities and developing joint innovation projects.







