Red carpet awaits Zelensky at No 10
The red carpet has just been rolled out outside the doors of 10 Downing Street.
A garden brush was deployed to give it a quick sweep.
Reporters and photographers await the arrival of the British Prime Minister and the Ukrainian President.
What’s happening today?
As we said earlier, it’s already a busy Wednesday in London, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visiting Downing Street with Prime Minister Rishi Sink. Later he will address Parliament and meet the King.
Zielinski and his team will also meet Admiral Sir Tony Radaquin, the Chief of Defense Staff and Air Chief Marshal Mike Wigston to discuss the details of the UK’s latest military aid.
At noon we’ll have Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) – the weekly window in which the Leader of the Opposition, Sir Keir Starmer, and other MPs will ask Sonic what’s going on in government.
We’ll bring you our usual coverage and analysis on this, as well as live updates from the House of Commons session.
Keep an eye on this page for all the latest developments.
New sanctions will speed up pressure on Putin – Cleverly
Here’s more on the latest round of Russian sanctions announced by Secretary of State James Cleverley.
The government says the package affects six companies that have supplied military equipment such as drones to the Russian government. They include Russian drone maker CST and RT-Komplekt, which makes parts for helicopters used by Russia in its war against Ukraine.
The sanctions also target eight individuals and one entity linked to Russian financial networks.
Cleverly says: “These new sanctions intensify economic pressure on Putin – undermining his war machine to help him dominate Ukraine.
Excerpt Message: I am determined by our rules that Russia will not have access to these assets until it eliminates threats to Ukraine’s territorial sovereignty and integrity, which we have frozen.
I am determined by our laws that Russia will not have access to these assets until it has eliminated threats to Ukraine’s territorial sovereignty and integrity.
Britain announced new sanctions on Russia.
As President Zielinski heads to Downing Street, the government has just announced a series of new sanctions.
Their focus is on the Russian military and people close to the Kremlin. This includes companies that manufacture parts for drones and helicopters.
Secretary of State James Cunningham argues that the sanctions add economic pain to Russian President Vladimir Putin and his allies.
