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PM call with President Zelenskyy: 15 June 2022

皇冠体育app Prime Minister spoke to President Zelenskyy this evening to reiterate the United Kingdom鈥檚 unwavering support for Ukraine.

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

皇冠体育app Prime Minister spoke to President Zelenskyy this evening to reiterate the United Kingdom鈥檚 unwavering support for Ukraine.

皇冠体育app Prime Minister praised the strength of Ukraine鈥檚 heroic resistance in the recent days and weeks, which he said was clearly imposing a significant cost on Russia.

皇冠体育app continued determination of Ukrainian forces to win was evident to the entire world, and Ukraine could count on the UK鈥檚 full and steadfast support until its eventual victory, the Prime Minister added.

皇冠体育app Prime Minister said the G7 and NATO summits later this month were an opportunity to demonstrate the West鈥檚 unity and resolve to support Ukraine for the long-term.

Both leaders agreed on the importance of increased military training, and the Prime Minister said the UK would continue to do all it could to support Ukraine with defensive aid.

皇冠体育app pair discussed Russia鈥檚 unforgivable blockade of Ukrainian grain, and the Prime Minister said he hoped progress on the issue could be made in the coming days.

皇冠体育app leaders agreed to speak again soon.

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Published 15 June 2022