Surprise visit by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to Kyiv for a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. “UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is one of the principled opponents of the Russian invasion, a leader in imposing sanctions on Russia and supporting defense of Ukraine,” Zelenskyy wrote on Telegram, posting photos of the meeting with Johnson. “Welcome to Kyiv, my friend.”
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“Today I met my friend President Zelenskyy in Kyiv to show our unwavering support for the Ukrainian people,” Johnson tweeted. “We are preparing a new package of financial and military aid, demonstrating our commitment to your country’s fight against Russia’s barbaric campaign,” added the British Prime Minister, accompanying a photo of him shaking hands with Zelenskyy.
After today’s talks, Downing Street announced that Britain will send 120 armored vehicles and new antiship missile systems to Ukraine.
“It is thanks to the determined leadership of President Zelenskyy and the invincible heroism and courage of the Ukrainian people that Vladimir Putin’s monstrous goals have been blocked,” Johnson said, according to Downing Street after the meeting. “We will provide assistance so that Ukraine is never attacked againJohnson said London stands ready to continue tightening sanctions on Russia “week by week”.
“What Putin did to Bucha and Irpin are war crimes and have caused lasting damage to his reputation and the image of his government,” said the British prime minister.
“Ukraine defied the predictions and urged the Russian armed forces to remain with the greatest military capabilities of the 21st century,” he added.
As well as announcing it will be sending 120 armored vehicles and antiship missile systems to “support Ukraine at this crucial stage in Russia’s illegal aggression” London has pledged $500 million in financial assistance from Bank World. Yesterday, London announced that it would deploy Starstreak antiaircraft missiles, another 800 antitank missiles and even drones for precision strikes against the Russians.
“Other western democratic countries should follow Britain’s example,” said President Zelenskyj alongside Johnson, commenting on the announcement of new British military aid to Kyiv.
“We need to further strengthen the antiwar coalition, we hope that London will play a central role in this process,” Zelenskyy said at the joint press conference, adding that the time had come “to impose a full energy embargo on Russia and increase energy consumption.” Arms deliveries to Ukraine “.
In fact, the Ukrainian president has called for “more pressure” on Russia with sanctions and more military aid in Kyiv. Zelenskyy then said he had spoken to Johnson about the reconstruction of Ukraine: “Together we will rebuild our country and our cities,” he concluded.