President Zelensky arrives in the UK for a crucial meeting
Source: BBCOn October 10, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky touched down in the UK for a crucial meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer. This visit marks an attempt of Kyiv to strengthen its international alliances amidst ongoing conflict.
During t, Zelensky revealed plans to discuss the details of his “victory plan” with the UK leadership, while Prime Minister Starmer reaffirmed Britain’s unwavering commitment to supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.
Joining the talks were key figures from the UK’s defense and security apparatus, including the head of the British armed forces, the defence secretary and the prime minister’s senior national security adviser.
NATO’s new Secretary General, Mark Rutte, also participated in the talks at the Downing Street, signaling broad international backing for Ukraine.
Following his UK visit, Zelensky plans to continue his diplomatic tour with stops in France, Germany, and Italy to further strengthen ties and rally support for Ukraine.
On October 6, the Administrative Cassation Court within the Supreme Court of Ukraine continued hearing case No. 990/80/25, in which the fifth President and leader of the party “European Solidarity”, Petro Poroshenko, seeks to have Presidential Decree No. 81/2025 from February 12, 2025 — enacting sanctions by the decision of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) — declared illegal and annulled. The plaintiff claims the document was falsified and that the sanctions are a tool of political persecution of the opposition, contrary to international norms. Government representatives deny the allegations and insist their actions were lawful. Journalists of Bukvy were present at the hearing.
Rinat Akhmetov’s Metinvest Group has completed the construction of an upgraded underground NATO Role 2 hospital in one of the hottest sectors of the frontline. This is the second stabilization point established under the Steel Front initiative in cooperation with the Medical Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The new facility, funded by Metinvest with an investment of UAH 21 million, is more secure than the first one thanks to its deeper location underground (over 6 meters) and additional fortifications.
Five armored vehicles “Kozak” have received a new mission – thanks to the support of Metinvest, they have been upgraded to full-fledged command and staff vehicles. These upgraded vehicles are now operating on the front line.
A kamikaze drone flies directly toward an armored personnel carrier. But instead of penetrating the hull, it explodes on a steel screen. The crew survives. This is the new reality for Ukrainian forces, who have received enhanced protection thanks to the Metinvest project within “Steel Front of Rinat Akhmetov”.
To commemorate the third anniversary of the full-scale invasion, “Bukvy” has compiled data on the largest donors supporting the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Among them there are charitable foundations and businesses. The list includes, in particular, foundations that provide assistance exclusively from their own resources, without fundraising (such as SCM by Rinat Akhmetov, Epicenter, etc.).