Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is speaking alongside PM Rishi Sunak in Dorset, at the end of a surprise visit to the UK
Zelensky is asking for the UK to provide fighter jets to Ukraine - something Western allies have so far declined to do
Sunak tells the news conference that "nothing is off the table" and jets remain "part of the conversation"
"We have freedom, give us wings to protect it," Zelensky earlier urged a joint session of the UK Parliament at Westminster Hall
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has been tasked with investigating what planes the UK may be able to provide, according to Downing Street
However the spokesperson stressed that this would be a "long-term" option
Zelensky also met King Charles earlier, who told him: "We've all been worried about you and thinking about your country"
It is Zelensky's first visit to the UK since Russia invaded his country, and his second international trip since the war began
Sunak says helping Ukraine has absolutely been an international effort.
He also says it's a mark of UK leadership that a dozen countries have come to the UK to take part in training programmes for Ukrainian soldiers.
"It's something that's making an incredible difference on the ground and something I know President Zelensky is incredibly grateful for," Sunak says.
Image source, UK ParliamentStarmer continues to ask the PM about Ukraine, saying he welcomes the additional support for Ukraine and points to the "brilliant work of troops in Salisbury training Ukrainian soldiers".
He then asks Sunak whether continuing the international effort will ensure Vladimir Putin's defeat.
Sunak responds by saying the UK's objective remains Ukraine's victory on the battlefield this year, adding that Putin's aggression can't and won't stand.
That's why the UK is accelerating its military support for Ukraine, he says, including training its marines and pilots on advanced combat operations.
"We will continue to support Ukraine to ensure a decisive military victory on the battlefield this year," he says.
Chris Mason
Political editor
A different tone to Prime Minister’s Question Time this week, as I look down from the Press Gallery, given President Zelensky’s visit.
In the opening exchanges there is a more consensual feel to the exchanges because the UK’s support for Ukraine has not provoked significant domestic political debate.
Starmer says "every time Putin has been appeased, he's been back for more".
He asks if Sunak agrees that British parliamentarians must "speak with one voice" and that the conflict can only end with "the defeat of Putin in Ukraine".
Sunak joins Starmer in paying respects to the people of Turkey and Syria affected by the earthquake and says the UK is providing assistance to Turkish authorities, including the 77 responders that arrived yesterday.
He turns to Ukraine, saying the whole country and the House can be proud to have stood by the country when it mattered.
"We will continue to stand by them united as one Parliament and one United Kingdom," he says.
Sir Keir Starmer is at the despatch box, asking his first question.
He starts by echoing the prime minister's welcome to President Zelensky and also paying tribute to those who have been affected by the recent earthquakes in Turkey, which have greatly affected the people of Syria too.
Sir Keir says his heart goes out to each and every victim before asking if the country will continue to support Ukraine.
Image source, UK ParliamentRishi Sunak, in his opening words, says he's "delighted" that President Zelensky is visiting the UK.
He says it's "testament to the unbreakable friendship" between the UK and Ukraine.
The UK's latest assistance will ensure Ukraine has a military that can protect itself against Russia, he adds.
The PM is on his feet as PMQs gets going.
Brian Wheeler
Reporting from the House of Commons
The Commons chamber is filling up nicely ahead of PMQs at midday. We are told President Zelensky will not be watching from the public gallery. Boris Johnson has not made an appearance yet. Theresa May is present, in her usual seat.
Iain Watson
Political correspondent
Sir Keir Starmer would have had plenty of material prepared for PMQs (coming up at midday) but with President Zelensky's surprise visit, the content of his comments will have had to be revised.
Yesterday's mini-reshuffle, described by one of Starmer's colleagues as "rearranging the deckchairs on the Titanic" is now no longer likely to dominate the encounter.
Instead he will have to demonstrate unity on Ukraine and praise the courage of our distinguished visitor from Kyiv.
But the question is how far the Labour leader will, within the constraints of the occasion, try to plough a distinctive political furrow.
For example, the shadow defence secretary John Healey called for cuts to army numbers to be halted and the equipment supplied to Ukraine to be replenished.
So Starmer's tricky task - in tone as well as substance - will be how to sound fully supportive of Ukraine while not being entirely supportive of the UK government.
The Ukrainian president's visit today is being warmly welcomed by cross-party MPs. He'll be addressing them in Parliament this afternoon.
Conservative Ben Everitt tweeted to say it'd be an "honour to be addressed by" the wartime leader. "We stand with Ukraine," he added.
Deputy Lib Dem leader Daisy Cooper also showed her support:
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We'll be bringing you Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs), live from the House of Commons, when it kicks off in a short while.
President Zelensky has arrived at Downing Street. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak already greeted him at Stansted, but the pair have now stood and posed shaking hands outside No 10.
Soon they'll both be heading to Parliament.
President Zelensky has shared a photo of himself and Rishi Sunak after touching down in the UK a short time ago.
Zelensky posted on Instagram: "The United Kingdom was one of the first to come to Ukraine's aid. And today I'm in London to personally thank the British people for their support and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for his leadership."
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Chris Mason
Political editor
Image source, PA MediaThe red carpet has just been laid outside the door of 10 Downing Street.
A garden brush was deployed to give it a quick sweep.
Reporters and photographers await the arrival of the UK prime minister and Ukrainian president.
You can measure the excitement, the news value attached to a Downing Street visitor by the turn out among the press pack. There are plenty of us here.
As we said earlier, it’s already a busy Wednesday in London, where Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky is on his way to Downing Street with PM Rishi Sunak. Later he'll be addressing Parliament and meeting the King.
Zelensky and his team will also meet Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, chief of the defence staff, and Air Chief Marshal Mike Wigston, chief of the air staff, to discuss details of the UK's latest military aid.
At midday we’ll have Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) – the weekly window allotted to the leader of the opposition, Sir Keir Starmer, and other MPs to grill Sunak about what’s going on in government.
We’ll bring you our usual build-up and analysis of that, as well as live updates from the session in the House of Commons.
Keep an eye on this page for all the latest developments.
Here's a bit more on the fresh round of Russian sanctions announced by Foreign Secretary James Cleverly.
The government says the package hits six entities that have provided military equipment such as drones to the Russia government. They include CST, a manufacturer of Russian drones, and RT-Komplekt, which produces parts for helicopters used by Russia in the war against Ukraine.
The sanctions also target eight individuals and one entity linked to Russian financial networks.
Cleverly says: "These new sanctions accelerate the economic pressure on Putin - undermining his war machine to help Ukraine prevail.
Quote MessageI am determined, consistent with our laws, that Russia will have no access to the assets we have frozen until it ends, once and for all, its threats to Ukraine's territorial sovereignty and integrity."
Nick Eardley
Chief political correspondent
As President Zelensky makes his way to Downing Street, the government has just announced a series of new sanctions.
They focus on the Russian military and people close to the Kremlin. It includes companies that manufacture drones and helicopter parts.
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly argues sanctions accelerate the economic pain on Russian President Vladimir Putin and his allies.
Vitaliy Shevchenko
BBC Monitoring
Image source, ReutersZelensky wants to demonstrate he is not constrained by the war in his travels. He can move around Ukraine, leave it and come back.
This is particularly important given how pro-Kremlin media claimed during the early stages of the war that Zelensky had fled in the face of Russia's invasion.
Russian media also said earlier the government in Kyiv was doomed because the West was "tired" of Ukraine and unwilling to support it.
This is another reason why President Zelensky will be keen to be seen meeting world leaders.
During his visit to the UK, President Zelensky can be expected to thank Great Britain for military assistance provided so far and ask for weapons more deliveries to help Ukraine repel Russia's invasion.
Here's the first image of President Zelensky meeting Rishi Sunak in the UK.
Sunak tweeted a photo of the pair embracing as the wartime leader got off his plane in Stansted less than an hour ago.
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