Volodymyr Zelenskiy makes appeal for jets in address to British parliament

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Rishi Sunak asks defence secretary to look at options after Ukrainian leader’s plea in speech to MPs and peersRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesVolodymyr Zelenskiy made an emotional appeal to the UK to supply Ukraine with fighter jets on a surprise visit to the UK, forcing Rishi Sunak, previously opposed to handing over UK jets, to order a defence ministry review into whether Zelenskiy’s request can be met.In a historic address to members of the Commons and the Lords at Westminster Hall, Zelenskiy made the call in a speech lavishing praise on Britain’s leadership in the world, and was immediately backed by Zelenskiy’s firmest British ally, Boris Johnson. Continue reading...

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