Ukrainian first lady visits Downing Street during trip to London
Wife of Rishi Sunak Akshata Marty met the first lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska on Monday downing street.
As wife of the President of Ukraine, Marty greeted Zelenska outside 10 Downing Street. Volodymyr Zelensky visit UK.
Arriving in Westminster on a cloudy and rainy Monday afternoon, Ms Zelenska waved and smiled at various cameras in Downing Street.
Marty welcomed Zelenska on the sidewalk outside No. 10 and gave her a hug before walking inside the building.
Sunak traveled to the Ukrainian capital Kyiv earlier this month to meet with Zelensky for the first time since becoming prime minister and to provide continued British support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia.
Downing Street said the prime minister temporarily stopped in on Monday for a meeting with his wife and Mr Zelenska.
Ukraine’s first lady is expected to address parliamentarians and colleagues on Tuesday as part of her visit.
Ms. Zelenska London Participate in international conferences on the prevention of sexual violence in conflict.
At an earlier conference, she said sexual violence was being “systematically and openly” carried out as the war in Ukraine dragged on.
“Sexual violence is the cruelest, most animalistic way to prove that you have control over someone. It’s difficult,” she said.
“This is another instrument they are using as a weapon. This is another weapon in their arsenal in this war and conflict.
“That is why they are using this systematically and openly. They are very open about this. That is why it is so important to recognize this as a war crime and hold all perpetrators accountable.” is.
“We can see that Russian military personnel are very open about this. Encourage and say, “Go on, rape Ukrainian women. Don’t share this with me. Don’t tell me.”
“This is why we need a global response to this.”
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