LONDON – Britains King Charles will hold an audience with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during his trip to the United Kingdom on Wednesday, Buckingham Palace said.

Mr Zelensky is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and address Britains parliament, as well as visit King Charles at his royal residence in London.

Mr Zelenskys trip to Britain will be his second foreign visit since Russia invaded Ukraine nearly a year ago, and comes at a time when Kyiv is urging the West for more military support.

Britain pledged to expand the training of Ukrainian troops to include fighter jet pilots and marines, with Mr Sunak adding that he wanted to ensure Ukraine has a military able to defend its interests well into the future.

President Zelenskys visit to the UK is a testament to his countrys courage, determination and fight, and a testament to the unbreakable friendship between our two countries, Mr Sunak said in the statement. REUTERS