Freedom will win, Volodymyr Zelensky tells UK Parliament

"Freedom will win," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said as he addressed Parliament during his first UK visit since Russia's invasion.

He thanked Britain for its "grit" and said the country, through its support of Ukraine, had not compromised the "ideals of these great islands".

He also singled out Boris Johnson for praise saying the ex-PM had united others "when it seemed impossible".

Earlier, he held talks with British PM Rishi Sunak in Downing Street.

Addressing a huge crowd of MPs and peers in the historic setting of Westminster Hall, he said: "Freedom will win - we know Russia will lose," adding the UK was with his country on a march to "the most important victory of our lifetime".

His visit comes as UK training of Ukrainian forces is set to be expanded to cover fighter jet pilots and marines.

The UK has also announced a fresh round of sanctions targeting Russia.

The latest sanctions target IT companies, as well as manufacturers of military equipment such as drones and helicopter parts.

Plans have been announced to train Ukrainian pilots to fly Nato-standard fighter jets in the future, a key request from Ukraine.