UkrainePublished: 12 June 2026 at 02:27

Zelenskyy reveals plan to invite King Charles for state visit to Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has disclosed his intention to invite King Charles III for a state visit to Ukraine as early as this year, highlighting their close relationship.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the Guardian in an interview that he plans to invite the British monarch, King Charles III, for a state visit to Ukraine as early as this year. Zelenskyy noted that he has a close relationship with the king, who has continued to support Ukraine. However, he declined to provide specific details about the planned visit. This gesture underscores the strong ties between Ukraine and the United Kingdom amid Russia's full-scale invasion.

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