Ukrainian delegation opens London visit by meeting UK ministers

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has reported that a visit of the Ukrainian delegation to London has commenced with a meeting with UK Defence Secretary John Healey and Foreign Secretary David Lammy. Source: Sybiha on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda Details: Sybiha confirmed that he had arrived in London alongside Andrii Yermak, Head of the Ukrainian President's Office, and Defence Minister Rustem Umierov to work towards a "fair and lasting peace for Ukraine and all of Europe".

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Arrived in London together with @AndriyYermak and @rustem_umerov for a day of meetings with our partners as we work to achieve a fair and lasting peace for Ukraine and all of Europe.

Our first meeting in London is between ministers of foreign affairs and defence together with... pic.twitter.com/HW6VaSb8L3

-- Andrii Sybiha ?? (@andrii_sybiha) April 23, 2025

"Our first meeting in London is between ministers of foreign affairs and defence together with Rustem Umierov, David Lammy and John Healey," Sybiha tweeted, posting a photo with the UK officials.

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He thanked the UK for its leadership and support, noting that he would discuss strengthening Ukraine and ensuring long-term peace and security with UK officials.

Background: 

  • The UK, together with France, leads the coalition of the willing, which is working on a format to guarantee Ukraine's security in the event of an end to hostilities with Russia.
  • It was expected that negotiations for a peaceful settlement would take place in London on 23 April at the level of the foreign ministers of five states.
  • However, the UK Foreign Office later announced that the ministerial talks had been postponed and meetings would now be held at the level of senior officials.
  • In particular, France and Germany will be represented by diplomatic advisers to the leaders of these countries.
  • Earlier reports indicated that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio would not attend the talks.

    Instead, US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, is expected to participate.

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