Zelenskyy Makes Surprise Trip to UK, France to Ask for More Weapons, Fighter Jets

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak meet outside Number 10 Downing Street in London on Feb. 8, 2023. Henry Nicholls/Reuters

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made an unannounced visit to France and the United Kingdom on Feb. 8 where he called on leaders of the two nations to supply Ukraine with more fighter jets and weapons amid the ongoing Russian invasion.

Zelenskyy first landed in the UK where he was greeted by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak before heading to Downing Street.