Larry the cat greets Ukrainian ambassador

Ukraine War: UK holds a minute's silence to mark war anniversary
Larry the cat plays with Ukrainian ambassador to the UK Vadym Prystaiko outside 10 Downing Street.
Earlier in the day, he and his wife joined prime minister Rishi Sunak in the one-minute silence to mark the anniversary of the Russian invasion in Ukraine.
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[@mabeluk6272]

I don't think many people actually realise that Larry is not only the real prime minister but also the real king of ENGLAND. 😻

[@breadandcircus1]

There you go!

[@stuartmunro2292]

Lease remind me. Who is the king of England? I know Charles is the King of the UK.

[@annemoncrieff3875]

England ok well u english pay for them then and we Scots, Irish and Welsh will use the money for our citizens.

[@brucekilby9957]

Larry doesn't care about Ukraine,he wants something to eat. Priorities first.🇬🇧🐈🇺🇦🕰

[@audranezami4308]

Lol, I was thinking the same thing

[@Mewithabeard]

Larry is probably the most liked member of the UK government at this point 😂

[@margaretwyatt6689]

He is I love how sometimes the door just opens for him

[@xoALSox]

Fact

[@playmaker4700]

Cat always better than humans

[@tomasbeltran04050]

He lasts longer ðan all ðe oðers

[@johnwingfield1460]

You can have your picture taken with the King. You can have your picture taken with the Prince and Princess of Wales. You can have your picture taken with PM Rishi Sunak. But if you want to really win over the goodwill of the British public, get your picture take with Larry.

[@KazimierzSurma]

🤣It seems that cats win over the goodwill of the British public easily. Well, like Larry the King, like the Kindom of Great Britain.

[@michaelsims1160]

He hissed at Vladimir Putin you know.

[@annaritaranalli1791]

Priceless harry as well.most of animals

[@shadowknows5750]

100%

[@KazimierzSurma]

@@michaelsims1160 🤣So Larry is a secret weapon of Great Britain.

[@helenel4126]

Larry is unimpressed. He's met so many world leaders. They come and go, but Larry stays at the top of the heap. So appropriate.

[@RoyalDuggars]

Only the royal corgis could understand this level ennui lol

[@BenEmberley]

*Ukrainian delegation gives Larry food* Larry: "Thank you peasant"

[@bettychatfield2544]

Most people would rather get a selfie with Larry than any of the last five Prime Ministers.... Larry is a hero

[@KernowFay]

Hes also been in no10 much longer than them 😂

[@valerikarpov8787]

What Ukrainians, shouting Bandera slogans, have to do with Larry the Cat? Hi from USA 😁😁😁😁

[@stephenhumphrey7935]

​@@valerikarpov8787 Hello shite for brains.

[@Gena_Tsidrusni]

​@@valerikarpov8787 Bandera is cool. Larry is cute.

[@APersonOnYouTubeX]

Hey cat vs human, mate it’s obvious who is gonna get most attention

[@breadandcircus1]

Larry is the most senior diplomat in that group

[@adrianthoroughgood1191]

Unironically yes!

[@tanmoysinha9879]

Diplocat

[@verak66]

Excellent point

[@williampower6167]

Strange but true

[@gengarzilla1685]

Larry is legit the only remaining connection to a sensible old Britain as of the Queen's death. He represents a Britain that didn't go out of its way to make itself the isolationist pariah of Western Europe.

[@HughCorbyCruick]

Larry is wondering what all these people are doing in front of his house. But, he’ll tolerate them for awhile.

[@superomegaprimemk2]

He use to these sorts of things, there's always a bunch of people in front of his house, they are coming and going at all times of the day, so he unfased by it, but he has trained the police officers who stand by the door to knock on the door to open it for him and when you think about it, No10 has no door handle on the outside, it has a door knocker, a gold plate but it has no letter box to recieve mail as most UK homes do!

[@rosieposie6521]

As long as they give him his treats and take his photo.❤

[@superomegaprimemk2]

@@rosieposie6521 and he likely thinking "I don't have to smile, do I???"

[@ivaneames4354]

"My work is never done! You have treats? Oh alright, I guess I can do just one more meet and greet if I absolutely have to."

[@frankdahlquist1851]

They better stay out of his litter box.

[@alijordan4141]

Best Diplomat the UK has ever produced!!! And he represents everyone!!!

[@KazimierzSurma]

When Larry is going to visit Zelensky? Give him five containers of mice traps. Ukraine needs any kind of weapons. These traps can catch Russians by thousands. 🤣

[@jeannedenhartog6004]

Larry is a great ambassador of Britain and he knows what is the right case!

[@KazimierzSurma]

If Larry is a great ambassador of Britain then send him to Ukraine. Maybe he will be able to stop this massacre. It is pathetic.

[@valerikarpov8787]

What Ukrainians, shouting Bandera slogans, have to do with Larry the Cat? Hi from USA 😁😁😁😁

[@KazimierzSurma]

@@valerikarpov8787 Circus.🤣

[@dioghaltasfoirneartach7258]

You couldn't ask for a better Ambassador...

[@righthandstep5]

Trolls reported

[@giovannitrumando]

Never seen a cat so comfortable with hundreds of people, I would feel uneasy myself and I'm human

[@tilenoblak7304]

Its his house🤣

[@jaexiusnem1267]

Larry is a professional who’s lived there for 12 years & met all sorts of people from across the world.

[@gaiamorgosi7181]

I love how gentle they all are, like they are effectively talking to a diplomat.

[@NakedSun-qz5wv]

Larry is 16 years old, also if something bad happened to Larry it would be the start of the WWIII

[@dragulia_venaro]

​@@NakedSun-qz5wv if that really happen, the enemy's first move is to kidnap the great Larry lol

[@dioghaltasfoirneartach7258]

@@NakedSun-qz5wv Probably. Why not...

[@dioghaltasfoirneartach7258]

Larry should run for office...

[@richardscathouse]

England's answer to Lavrov 😸

[@joangordon3376]

Ah! Larry, the cat, the most important and famous resident in Downing Street 😉

[@valerikarpov8787]

What Ukrainians, shouting Bandera slogans, have to do with Larry the Cat? Hi from USA 😁😁😁😁

[@yerhan1572]

At least he is English

[@dant.3505]

​@@valerikarpov8787nothing really. They just met outside no.10 Greetings from Texas. Lol

[@jezanne]

Funny how some staff seems to have treats ready for Larry. 😂

[@ABC1701A]

There is a specific photographer who Larry really likes and is always willing to come to for pets as well as giving him great photos. None of the others could work it out until he revealed his secret, he spends a fortune on Dreamies and Larry knows this, plus if Larry is waiting to come in after dark when most of the journalists have left he goes across and gives Larry a treat before knocking on the door so Larry can go in.

[@jezanne]

@@ABC1701A Thanks for the input! Seems like Larry have succeed to well train that photographer!

[@KernowFay]

​@@ABC1701A lol yes the dreamlies adverts are one of the few that are accurate. Not all but many cats love them. My sisters cat behaves much like the ads.

[@LeTrashPanda]

Hopefully lint rollers too, never leave home without one!

[@laratheplanespotter]

@@KernowFay my cat will break into the cupboard that they are stored in if I hadn’t child proofed it 😂.

[@lgic111]

Even army people petted him, helped him get treats, etc. Cats are so cute...all animals are lovely.

[@adamant5419]

in bred pitfalls are not

[@janmots2829]

Larry: "Greetings, on behalf of Great Britain and Northern Ireland I welcome you. Now if you could hand over the treats you may pet me and we'll take photos as well." 😸

[@valerikarpov8787]

What Ukrainians, shouting Bandera slogans, have to do with Larry the Cat? Hi from USA 😁😁😁😁

[@LeTrashPanda]

By appointment only, never interrupt my nap time.

[@ivaneames4354]

Soldiers: We are big, tough, fighting men who crush our enemies and surrender to no-one! Larry: Looks at them. Soldiers: We are thoroughly defeated. Please allow us to feed you treats Master.

[@shellyroke]

It shows the good will of Larry and the humanity of the people to recognize and cater to him.

[@donnamealy4877]

Love the way Larry wanders through the crowd looking for the lady with the treats. 😄

[@johnwingfield1460]

Long Live the Chief Mouser!

[@adamdennison80]

He's prime minister

[@susanleitch8649]

The legendary Larry. Goodwill ambassador to all. A real national treasure.

[@feldgrau9182]

Larry is probably one of the few British officials I take seriously.

[@DR-mq1vn]

I'm American. If I ever get to visit England, I'm going straight to 10 Downing Street to try and see Larry!

[@MsOgr1]

Larry knows who to trust.

[@evgeniam685]

Yep, his reaction on Ukrainian first lady says it all 😂. I don't care about you, food is more important. Animals feel energy of people

[@holliswilliams8426]

@@evgeniam685 they don't dude, I have known horrible people and dogs love them

[@NakedSun-qz5wv]

​@@holliswilliams8426Those are dogs they're dumb, here we're talking about cats, they can notice when people have a bad vibe.

[@dragulia_venaro]

​@@holliswilliams8426 taking a jokes seriously is not cool.

[@arthurcychan]

love Larry the cat so much

[@shingitai5882]

If only all Political leaders had pets in their offices the world would be safer to live on.

[@rjjcms1]

What would Kim Jong Un have? A kimodo dragon,maybe?

[@timonsolus]

Hitler had a dog. Putin has at least 2 dogs. Just saying.

[@enderjed2523]

The Russian Baltic fleet used to have a snake that developed a taste for vodka.

[@rjjcms1]

@@enderjed2523 A sozzled snake? Could be a hazard if it was one of the more venomous varieties.

[@enderjed2523]

@@rjjcms1 It was a venomous variety. It was responsible for the death of about 2 crew. That snake still claimed less lives than the overabundance of coal.

[@Rocket_scientist_88]

I had never heard of Larry (I’m American), and I already love him! How awesome!!

[@lisabona7978]

You should Google "Cats of no 10 Downing Street". There have been Many! Very interesting!

[@gengarzilla1685]

As a Briton, I can confirm that he's better than all of our recent politicians.

[@johannesnicolaas]

Larry: I have seen it all...!

[@tasvapontaranne6373]

Larry surely was unimpressed but was kind enough to tolerate all those people

[@marilynsmith5427]

Larry the cat 😸 knows who he likes kind people

[@bridgetbinion8494]

I imagine it's somewhat soothing and calming petting Larry amidst of what's been going on.

[@teacup1703]

Larry is simply Real and authentic.

[@lindadeavours3327]

Larry owns #10 Downing Street . How sweet of the ambassador to take time for Larry.❤️🇺🇸

[@Vanyali]

he's an official living there, it should be expected and planned to have a meet and greet with Larry Of course Larry has a job to do as well, so that could keep him busy

[@Sinailionspride]

Larry is great cute adorable kotty cat! And a good luck omem as well.

[@edithdishington9235]

Everybody loves Larry,and so do I. He is a replica of my cat Willow!!!!!!

[@valerikarpov8787]

What Ukrainians, shouting Bandera slogans, have to do with Larry the Cat? Hi from USA 😁😁😁😁

[@Rocket_scientist_88]

@@valerikarpov8787You are not from the USA. You’re in a troll farm in St. Petersburg, which really is a lovely city, so don’t try to trick anyone into thinking you’re American.

[@valerikarpov8787]

@@Rocket_scientist_88 🙂🙂I am Rocket Scientist from USA. In 1991 was invited to MIT as a visiting professor from Moscow. Now working in a big American corporation. It does not mean that I should like Ukrainian idiots who forbid all Russian in Ukraine.

[@valerikarpov8787]

@@Rocket_scientist_88 Use google dude to see how many Russians in America. In Science, Engineering, IT, Medical, Hockey. No Ukrainians 🤕🤕. We help great American Melting Pot to provide a better Future.

[@NyanyiC]

Isn't the Bidens' cat also called Willow

[@christinal3041]

Larry is the legend in downing street and the longest server ❤️

[@dant.3505]

I love Larry.❤️🐈 Greetings from Texas.

[@Ukie_Hags_World]

Larry the Cat is a Diplomat. Here he is inspecting the troops. 😍 This reminds us that, whatever country we come from, however our beliefs differ, we are all the same. Larry knows that; why don't we humans?

[@TASIAawful1]

Larry ❤❤

[@tinamakaneole8866]

I love Larry❤😊

[@dragulia_venaro]

I love how they are carefully petting Larry as if it was the national treasure😂 But Larry is actually above national treasure😼

[@shirleyn546]

Larry upstages everyone

[@emtrem100]

Larry is a national treasure 🇬🇧❤️

[@nicolleleney5299]

He’s a WORLD treasure! 🌍 The rest of us just have to admire him from afar.

[@junehargreaves6837]

Nothing phases The Larry x

[@jody024]

Larry knows good people when he sees them.

[@susancorlett9768]

Love ❤️ Larry and very smart and still in No. 10 Downing Street. LEGEND.🐈‍⬛🐈😻♥️

[@guydreamr]

Larry has definitely been the most stable resident of 10 Downing as of late.

[@annaverley7958]

Larry you are a star

[@generalpurpose772]

Larry is a master of diplomacy

[@arayangalloway7181]

omg! I am so jealous, you got Larry in your hands!

[@annabrown7302]

LARRY CAT IS KING 👑 OF ENGLAND 🐈‍⬛🐈🐿♥️🙏❤️👑😾😻😺🙏🙏

[@armandofernandez6772]

I have more faith in Larry than in the bunch of useless politicians leading the world today.

[@gengarzilla1685]

Hear hear!

[@tytiw516]

Larry is the treasure ❤

[@rebeccaglover4861]

Larry should definitely be elected as Prime Minister!

[@VsevolodSidorenko]

better crown him

[@mariaaguadoball3407]

He certainly couldn't do any worse than any of the recent PMs.

[@jswmonkey197]

He should have his likeness in the centre of the union flag, or how about the next one pound coin run?

[@valerikarpov8787]

What Ukrainians, shouting Bandera slogans, have to do with Larry the Cat? Hi from USA 😁😁😁😁

[@stephenhumphrey7935]

​@Valeri Karpov You have to be the worst Russian troll in history. You're a disgrace to the Kremlin.

[@markallen3293]

I love Larry, I love when he "hones" right in and takes over. He has been there for a few M.P's.

[@poppy5986]

Dreamies cat treats get the Chief Mouser Seal of Approval 😻

[@kaberisingh1062]

I have no words ❤❤❤. Thanks and respect for all of them . Cat is a lovely ,sweet animal ,he deserves many many loves .

[@Pinco-xg2ol]

Larry Prime Minister

[@lazyhazeldaisy9596]

The cat has got my vote!😸

[@jimontgomery3865]

Larry the cat is such a chill cat would love to meet him

[@margaretwyatt6689]

So would I

[@NyanyiC]

I'm surprised he didn't attack the soldier who randomly lifted him!

[@Vanyali]

from what I read and hear, he's pretty social and outside a lot, so just going there might give you a glimpse if not more If I'm not mistaken there are tours to be taken so the public can get in there no ?

[@GrahamPointer1972]

If Putin arrived at Number 10, Larry would scratch and bite him

[@UbermenschOst]

Sure. He like Ukraine

[@darthnowlan]

He'd scratch Putin's eyes out.

[@locutus155]

​@@darthnowlan and wrap his tail around Putin's neck, facehugger style!

[@shulmansol5310]

Putin has a dog

[@richardscathouse]

Bet?

[@ninadasilva1867]

Larry also pissed and shat on the Russian Embassy front door.

[@valerikarpov8787]

What Ukrainians, shouting Bandera slogans, have to do with Larry the Cat? Hi from USA 😁😁😁😁

[@stephenhumphrey7935]

​@@valerikarpov8787 MASSIVE Ukrainian/British/American FIREPOWER.

[@CatsMeowPaw]

Cat is the center of attention. As it should be.

[@danisehetland3576]

Larry is a star!

[@martycrush6412]

The difference in the uk soldier to the Ukraine soldier, our lad grabs the cat (after eating treats) and the other is delicate and loving with Larry. Maybe shows that the soldier fighting for his freedom has seen too much rough play🥺

[@LeCharles07]

2:00 now that right there is a, god damn, beautiful image of international harmony and friendship.

[@karin5878]

Larry als Chef Mäusejäger🐈🐾ist sehr gut genährt, anscheinend gibt es viel zu tun für diesen liebenswerten Kater😻💝🙋‍♀️🇩🇪

[@UbermenschOst]

EIN REICH EIN VOLK EIN FHURER? ☝️✋

[@nataliyakryskova4032]

@@UbermenschOst du bist ein Idiot

[@42amylou]

Larry loves to steal the thunder! Bless him ❤

[@ebktoonz8436]

Larry is the only one i trust coming out of number 10 hes the only one keeping it 💯

[@articsoka6258]

Macska nélkül lehet élni, de minek? Drága Larry, megjelent és mindenki mosolygott.😊

[@susanchoo879]

Love cats 🐈 love from Singapore 🇸🇬 💕 💖 ❤

[@tflg3257]

You see they lured him out with treats. Larry only wants to talk to you if you have treats.

[@susanwest2522]

Larry should come visit Willow, the White House cat!! Good diplomacy! 😄

[@lisabona7978]

@susanwest.. never heard of Willow..or any cat in the White house??

[@susanwest2522]

@@lisabona7978 Yes, I read about in my newspaper. Her name is Willow , named after First Lady Jill Biden's home town, Willow Grove Penn. I love cats so I was happy to see that.

[@timothyross6338]

Larry does not need to know many languages to speak with people from different countries ❤❤❤

[@mastertemple8369]

He knows the sound of treat packets which is universal..🙀

[@Vanyali]

best diplomat, he's loved everywhere, doesn't say a word :D a lesson for other diplomats ? :D

[@radiationwariamino5150]

LARRY THE CAT ES FAMOSO EN ESPAÑA

[@LeTrashPanda]

él es una estrella de rock en América también.

[@Greenpoloboy3]

Only in Britain :)

[@lisabona7978]

Loved that! Larry made the day..he knows who the best person was. 😼👏

[@perrypalacios5773]

Simply lovely and kind; very impressed. That time was taken with this little kitty 😻

[@teacup1703]

A very fine ambassador. Looking good Larry. Been asking for you, so good to get an update, and a special one too. 🙏To the Ukraine!

[@ketamld3450]

Who could resist petting Larry. That’s a great cat right there

[@Carol-sz3nr]

Love Larry , he has so much personality x

[@martinlynch6764]

Larry is a real crowd pleaser.

[@daniamar89]

He is so adorable

[@joannilson2900]

Larry officially supporting Ukraine!!

[@cover_mystic545]

If you are accepted by the cat you’ve been accepted by the household

[@malcolmclements9254]

Some say, he has bedtime stories read to him by Rushi and that he gets Scottish Salmon served every evening on a silver plate! All we know is that he's called Larry the Cat.

[@philiplewis5308]

Lmao😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@AnnieAreYouWokeEh]

it was probably so easy for them to bond because they had great tips on how to take out rats to share

[@lizhumphries9100]

Larry the cat is so cute 🐾

[@jocko4598]

Larry the Cat is smarter than most...he lets his keen instincts guide him. Yes, the ambassador from Ukraine is cool, Liz Truss is NOT! and doesn't get near her. Very smart and cool cat - Larry!

[@tomsaunders383]

Don't let Larry near the russian ambassador 😅

[@elizzy8754]

It looks like an aide put a few Dreamies (catnip) treats on the ground for Larry. She scurries away afterwards with that typical green pack in her hands! 😻

[@jamielyallleathan]

Even Larry is a supporter of the Ukrainian troops!

[@OlenaUkrainian]

Give me more of this delicious snack, guys ☺️🥰😍 Thank you so much people of Great Britain for your support, understanding, for your help in our fight for humanity, for rights, for future, justice, for freedom! Thank you so much!

[@wendelynanderson9517]

I just love that little guy❤

[@markuscastineira4243]

Larry the only really politician 🤣 would of laughed if he's swiped at him tho

[@woodrowwitham5204]

"I will look at you when I wish, not when you want ", Larry.

[@angelaperez9183]

This is Larry and he can break the protocol

[@peterhagan8454]

what a beautiful ensemble of people and lovely larry

[@catherinemelnyk]

It's all about the food with Larry. What a great greeter to have!

[@erindrawsabit804]

It might seem weird that the lady put her hand infront of Larry instead of petting him but this is a great sign of respect, you let the cat come to you first to gain it's respect. Obviously a smart person getting on Larry's good side

[@philiptownsend4026]

Cats know who are the good people. Amazing that he is so relaxed with a big crowd of strangers.

[@Ana-dg5ep]

Larry is a living legend ❤ ..What a king...hahahha hahahah.. He amazes me time and time again, watching, all his "aventures" he and Theresa May 💞🥰😍😍😍😍😍😍