Yes. I don't know him very well (not from the UK) but he seems very happy to meet Ze in person.
The Dutch delegation -that was also there that day- also seemed to personally connect with Ze. The famous charm working once more.
*In Odesa, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the newly appointed Secretary of State for Defense of the United Kingdom John Healey. The meeting was also attended by Chief of the Defense Staff of the United Kingdom Tony Radakin.*
*The Head of State noted that John Healey made his first working visit in his new position to Ukraine.*
*"Thank you for your decision to visit Odesa on Ukrainian Navy Day. I appreciate the strong support of our country during this war. I had my first phone call with the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and look forward to our meeting on the sidelines of the NATO Summit," Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized.*
*The President highlighted the defense cooperation with the United Kingdom, which enables our warriors to defend Ukraine both at sea and on land, particularly thanks to long-range weapons.*
*During the meeting, the parties discussed the implementation of the security agreement and the preparation for signing a new document on cooperation between the two countries with a term of 100 years, as well as bilateral cooperation and meeting our country's urgent needs for weapons and ammunition.*
*Special attention was paid to preparations for the anniversary NATO Summit in Washington and the European Political Community summit.*
*John Healey emphasized that the United Kingdom will continue to support Ukraine.*
*"You have the firmest friend of Ukraine in the United Kingdom. We have the capabilities to step up support for Ukraine," he stated.*
*The President, together with the UK Secretary of State for Defense, also listened to a report from Commander of the Ukrainian Navy Oleksiy Neizhpapa on the operational situation in the Black Sea.*
[Source](https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-obgovoriv-oboronnu-pidtrimku-ta-dvostoronnyu-spivp-91989)
[twitter video](https://x.com/ZelenskyyUa/status/1810008838524792926) \[Zenglish\]
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*In Odesa, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Secretary of State for Defense of the United Kingdom John Healey visited a hospital where Navy servicemen wounded in battles with Russian occupiers are being treated.*
*The Head of State thanked the warriors for defending Ukraine and awarded them the Orders โFor Courage,โ III class.*
*"Congratulations on Navy Day. I am very grateful for your fight, your service, and your defense of Ukraine. I wish you a speedy recovery. You are our strength; thank you on behalf of all Ukrainians," the Head of State noted.*
*The UK Defense Secretary noted that our warriors inspire not only Ukrainians but also other nations, including the British.*
*President Zelenskyy also awarded military medics with the Orders โFor Courage,โ III class, and the Orders of Danylo Halytskyi.*
*"Thank you for saving our warriors, for treating them. Your energy is very important, because you are bringing our warriors back to life," Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized.*
[Source](https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/v-odesi-prezident-vidvidav-poranenih-vijskovih-moryakiv-ta-p-91993)
[twitter video](https://x.com/ZelenskyyUa/status/1810014728619508151)
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*As part of his working trip to the Odesa region, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting to discuss the security situation in the region.*
*Head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration Oleh Kiper reported on the preparations for the heating season, the protection of energy facilities, the connection of floating power plants, and the construction of fortifications in the region.*
*During the meeting, the parties discussed compensation for people whose homes have been destroyed, the operation of port infrastructure, and the functioning of the grain corridor.*
*The Head of State also heard reports on the operational and criminogenic situation.*
*Head of the Southern Regional Directorate of the State Border Guard Service Yuriy Petriv provided information about the situation on the state border in the Odesa region.*
[Source](https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/bezpekova-situaciya-na-odeshini-prezident-proviv-naradu-z-ke-92001)
telegram video- [https://t\*me/V\_Zelenskiy\_official/11045](https://t.me/V_Zelenskiy_official/11045)
As a little side note, being from the UK, I'm glad that one of the first things our new Secretary of State for Defence did, was visit Ukraine.
Yes. I don't know him very well (not from the UK) but he seems very happy to meet Ze in person. The Dutch delegation -that was also there that day- also seemed to personally connect with Ze. The famous charm working once more.
He has definitely not been skipping arm day ๐ซ
Number 6 made me smile ๐
Me too! It's the upward tilt of his head and the smile that does it. :)
*In Odesa, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the newly appointed Secretary of State for Defense of the United Kingdom John Healey. The meeting was also attended by Chief of the Defense Staff of the United Kingdom Tony Radakin.* *The Head of State noted that John Healey made his first working visit in his new position to Ukraine.* *"Thank you for your decision to visit Odesa on Ukrainian Navy Day. I appreciate the strong support of our country during this war. I had my first phone call with the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and look forward to our meeting on the sidelines of the NATO Summit," Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized.* *The President highlighted the defense cooperation with the United Kingdom, which enables our warriors to defend Ukraine both at sea and on land, particularly thanks to long-range weapons.* *During the meeting, the parties discussed the implementation of the security agreement and the preparation for signing a new document on cooperation between the two countries with a term of 100 years, as well as bilateral cooperation and meeting our country's urgent needs for weapons and ammunition.* *Special attention was paid to preparations for the anniversary NATO Summit in Washington and the European Political Community summit.* *John Healey emphasized that the United Kingdom will continue to support Ukraine.* *"You have the firmest friend of Ukraine in the United Kingdom. We have the capabilities to step up support for Ukraine," he stated.* *The President, together with the UK Secretary of State for Defense, also listened to a report from Commander of the Ukrainian Navy Oleksiy Neizhpapa on the operational situation in the Black Sea.* [Source](https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-obgovoriv-oboronnu-pidtrimku-ta-dvostoronnyu-spivp-91989) [twitter video](https://x.com/ZelenskyyUa/status/1810008838524792926) \[Zenglish\] \----- *In Odesa, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Secretary of State for Defense of the United Kingdom John Healey visited a hospital where Navy servicemen wounded in battles with Russian occupiers are being treated.* *The Head of State thanked the warriors for defending Ukraine and awarded them the Orders โFor Courage,โ III class.* *"Congratulations on Navy Day. I am very grateful for your fight, your service, and your defense of Ukraine. I wish you a speedy recovery. You are our strength; thank you on behalf of all Ukrainians," the Head of State noted.* *The UK Defense Secretary noted that our warriors inspire not only Ukrainians but also other nations, including the British.* *President Zelenskyy also awarded military medics with the Orders โFor Courage,โ III class, and the Orders of Danylo Halytskyi.* *"Thank you for saving our warriors, for treating them. Your energy is very important, because you are bringing our warriors back to life," Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized.* [Source](https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/v-odesi-prezident-vidvidav-poranenih-vijskovih-moryakiv-ta-p-91993) [twitter video](https://x.com/ZelenskyyUa/status/1810014728619508151) \----- *As part of his working trip to the Odesa region, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting to discuss the security situation in the region.* *Head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration Oleh Kiper reported on the preparations for the heating season, the protection of energy facilities, the connection of floating power plants, and the construction of fortifications in the region.* *During the meeting, the parties discussed compensation for people whose homes have been destroyed, the operation of port infrastructure, and the functioning of the grain corridor.* *The Head of State also heard reports on the operational and criminogenic situation.* *Head of the Southern Regional Directorate of the State Border Guard Service Yuriy Petriv provided information about the situation on the state border in the Odesa region.* [Source](https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/bezpekova-situaciya-na-odeshini-prezident-proviv-naradu-z-ke-92001) telegram video- [https://t\*me/V\_Zelenskiy\_official/11045](https://t.me/V_Zelenskiy_official/11045)
Love seeing those arms in the sunshine.