Prime Minister Liz Truss's call with President Zelenskyy: 6 September 2022
Prime Minister Liz Truss spoke to the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
皇冠体育app Prime Minister spoke to the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, this evening to reiterate the United Kingdom鈥檚 steadfast support for Ukraine鈥檚 freedom and democracy.
In her first call with a counterpart since becoming Prime Minister, she reiterated to the Ukrainian leader that he had her full backing, and Ukraine could depend on the UK鈥檚 assistance for the long term.
President Zelenskyy thanked the Prime Minister for the UK鈥檚 staunch support and congratulated her on her appointment.
皇冠体育app leaders discussed the need to strengthen global security and the measures necessary to cut off the funds fuelling Putin鈥檚 war machine.
皇冠体育app leaders deplored Putin鈥檚 attempts to weaponise energy, and the Prime Minister said it was vital Russia鈥檚 blackmail did not deter the west from ensuring Putin fails. She also underscored the importance of ensuring the UK and our allies continue to build energy independence.
She praised the Ukrainians鈥� fight for sovereignty and self-determination and said it was essential Ukraine succeeds and Russia fails.
皇冠体育app Prime Minister said she looked forward to working with the President in the coming weeks and months and was delighted to accept an invitation to visit President Zelenskyy in Ukraine soon.