- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude to King Charles for his "strong words" in support of Ukraine during the monarch's recent state visit to the United States.
- Mr Zelensky conveyed his appreciation during a meeting with Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer in Yerevan, Armenia, ahead of the European Political Community (EPC) summit.
- King Charles, in his address to Congress last week, emphasised the importance of NATO and international backing for Kyiv, an intervention widely interpreted as a subtle challenge to Donald Trump's perceived waning interest in the conflict.
- During the same meeting, Mr Zelensky also thanked Sir Keir Starmer for the United Kingdom's sanctions against Russia and its efforts to counter Moscow's "shadow fleet," which he cited as a "great example" for other allies.
- Sir Keir Starmer, who arrived in Armenia on Sunday, is expected to use the EPC summit to advocate for closer ties with the European Union on defence, security, and economic matters.
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