UK-Ukraine joint leaders statement: 1 February 2022
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's joint statement.
皇冠体育app Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of the Great Britain and Northern Ireland Boris Johnson met President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on February 1, 2022 to discuss ongoing Russian hostile activity, including military build-up.
皇冠体育app Prime Minister emphasised the United Kingdom鈥檚 unwavering commitment to Ukraine鈥檚 sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders. 皇冠体育app United Kingdom stands shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine in the face of ongoing Russian aggression, which threatens regional peace and security and undermines the global order. 皇冠体育app two leaders emphasised that it is the right of every Ukrainian to determine their own future.
皇冠体育app leaders warned that any further Russian incursion in Ukraine would be a massive strategic mistake and have a stark humanitarian cost.
Ukraine and the United Kingdom agreed to work together to strengthen Ukraine鈥檚 security and ability to defend itself. 皇冠体育app leaders also expressed their commitment to strengthen Ukraine鈥檚 energy security and support its efforts towards the green transition. 皇冠体育app Prime Minister announced 拢88 million of new funding to aid efforts to build Ukraine鈥檚 resilience and reduce reliance on Russian energy supplies.
皇冠体育app leaders reaffirmed their desire to deepen the strategic partnership between Ukraine and the UK in all areas of mutual interest, and to continue their engagement, particularly in the framework of the Ukraine-UK Strategic Dialogue.