We must go further. We must build modern defense forces – together. Only together, with you, with our allies. In Europe, we must produce all levels of air defense – against drones and all types of missiles, including ballistic. Our seas must be secure, and our forces in other seas must be protected from all threats.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Mark Rutte discussed the situation surrounding Iran and Russia’s role in providing military support to the Iranian regime. The Head of State stressed the importance of increasing sanctions pressure on the Russian Federation to limit its ability to finance its war machine.

This Declaration establishes a framework for enhanced security and defence cooperation between Ukraine and the United Kingdom aimed at strengthening collective defence readiness, reinforcing deterrence, and contributing to the long-term stability and security of Europe.

Among the key topics discussed during the meeting were joint weapons production and coordination in this direction to strengthen Ukraine and all of Europe.

The main focus of the meeting was the development of joint defence production and strengthening Ukraine’s air defence with additional missiles for air defence systems. The President outlined the situation on the front line, Russian attacks, and Ukraine’s needs to protect lives. The leaders discussed opportunities and ways to ensure the necessary number of missiles.

On 17 March, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer met to discuss the Ukraine-UK Strategic Dialogue. 

The Head of State thanked the United Kingdom, as well as His Majesty personally and the entire Royal Family, for their continued support and solidarity with Ukraine.