27 minutes agoZelensky talks to Johnson after his resignation: He calls it a friend of Ukraine
Periskopi(4 years ago)
(4 years ago)In its most difficult days, Boris Johnson has managed to speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky “to reiterate the steadfast support of the United Kingdom”, the BBC writes. Johnson said the United Kingdom will continue to send in protection for as long as it should and will attempt to unblock [...]
Johnson said the United Kingdom will continue to send protection aid as long as it is needed and will attempt to unblock the impasse of grain exports in the coming weeks.
President Zelensky thanked the prime minister for his important decisions on Ukraine and said the Ukrainian people are grateful for the efforts of the United Kingdom”, a spokesman from Downing Street said.
Johnson concluded the call by telling Zelensky: “You're a hero, everybody loves you!”
Zelensky, on the other hand, has called Prime Minister “a true friend of Ukraine”, adding that he believes the policy of the United Kingdom lies with Ukraine will not change despite Johnson's resignation.
Ukraine has gained much from relations with the prime minister, including first military support, Zelensky told CNN. /Periscopi/
