Zelenskyy gifts King Charles III iPad showing real-time Ukrainian military operations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he presented King Charles III with an iPad during their audience, which allows real-time monitoring of Ukraine's military operations in repelling Russian aggression.
"Today I began my visit with an audience with His Majesty King Charles. And I gave him such an iPad. Really. Just like that. As a sign of respect and gratitude, and also to strengthen our cooperation with the United Kingdom, with your wonderful country," Zelenskyy said in an address to the UK Parliament on Tuesday.
Earlier, the Ukrainian president told British lawmakers about Ukraine's defense developments and the software installed on such devices, which are used by only a few top Ukrainian officials. According to him, the monarch said he would share the tablet with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
"His Majesty asked me whether I had another iPad. I replied that I only had my own left and could not give it away. And His Majesty said he would share it with the Prime Minister," Zelenskyy said, glancing toward Starmer, who was also present in the chamber.
Presenting the device's capabilities, Zelenskyy described it as "proof that the development of security systems can be fast and cost less than traditional defense systems," calling it "the world's first example of full digital tracking of war."
"This is an iPad with software that allows us to monitor our security in real time… We have such iPads – one with me, one with our prime minister, one with the defense minister, and our top military commanders also have them. It allows us to see the situation on the frontline in Ukraine and even every killed enemy with video confirmation… The iPad also shows every strike in our airspace, maritime zone, and our long-range strikes against Russia. This gives us real-time control over the security of people, our infrastructure and the energy sector," Zelenskyy said.
He expressed hope that "the evolution of security will allow every leader, every defense minister and even ordinary people to have such tools, along with a high level of life protection."
"We can see in detail every large-scale Russian attack on our cities – launch sites, flight trajectories, probable targets. The system allows us to analyze each attack and how our defense responds overall in real time. We see what is happening in the sky and what resources are being used for our protection. This is a clear way to maintain control and adapt to a rapidly evolving situation," the president said.
According to Zelenskyy, "this iPad provides full situational control."
"If it is necessary to stop a Shahed in the UAE, we can do it. If it is necessary to stop it in Europe or the United Kingdom, we can do it. It is a matter of technology, investment and cooperation," he added.
