Skip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today.Join todayAlready a member? Log inSummer WoolleySaturday 07 November 2026 10:52 GMTRelated: Burnham pledges ‘steadfast’ support for Ukraine after US buys Russian dieselThe UK is expected to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for a state visit in 2027 to demonstrate solidarity in the fifth year of the war against Russia.Government officials said the plans are not yet finalised, but the event is likely to be adapted from the traditional lavish affair.The move could potentially heighten diplomatic tensions with US President Donald Trump, who has recently criticised Mr Zelensky.Mr Zelensky has also been invited to the G20 summit in Manchester next November, though the state visit is not expected to coincide with it.Having visited the UK 13 times since the conflict began, Mr Zelensky would likely address Parliament and be hosted by King Charles III during the visit.In fullUK to host Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky for state visit in 2027More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in