The UK will offer fighter jet training to Ukraine as Western allies debate how much military aid to give Kyiv amid warnings of an impending Russian offensive in the east.
The news comes on the back of Volodymyr Zelensky’s announcement to visit the UK on Wednesday, in the Ukrainian leader’s second overseas trip since Russian troops invaded his country nearly a year ago.
Downing Street said Zelensky would meet Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and address parliament, announcing that the UK was planning “to train fighter jet pilots and marines” from the Ukrainian armed forces.
“The prime minister will offer to bolster the UK’s training offer for Ukrainian troops, including expanding it to fighter jet pilots to ensure Ukraine can defend its skies well into the future,” Sunak’s office said.