Ukraine's leader was greeted by King Charles as he arrived in the U.K. on Friday to strategize with European backers on ways to defund Putin's war machine.

European leaders want to build on President Trump’s sanctions on Russia with new commitments of financial and military support for Kyiv.

As EU leaders pledge fresh aid for Kyiv, debt-laden economies and legal hurdles over frozen Russian assets raise doubts about Europe’s financial resolve.

Ukraine’s president and European leaders are accusing Russian President Vladimir Putin of stalling on peace efforts in Ukraine

European Union officials want to make a large loan to Ukraine backed by Russian state assets, but on Thursday, they deferred any clear decision on that plan to December.

The talks aim to step up pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin, adding momentum to measures in recent days that have included a new round of sanctions from the United States and European countries that take aim at Russia’s vital oil and gas export earnings.

European Union leaders have ordered the bloc’s executive branch to come up with options for meeting Ukraine’s pressing economic and military needs over the next two years.

President Donald Trump, during his long flight to Asia, said he hopes to work out a trade deal with China and assistance in getting Russia to end war with Ukraine.