UK PM Johnson more committed than ever to reinforcing Ukraine
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has promised to provide additional military aid to Ukraine as President Volodymyr Zelensky told him what was needed to defend his country against Russian forces. In a call on Saturday afternoon, the prime minister offered Zelensky Britain’s “continued economic and humanitarian support”, a Downing Street spokesperson said.
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- Published Date: 09:40 | 30 April 2022
- Modified Date: 10:30 | 30 April 2022
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday that he was more committed than ever to reinforcing Ukraine, a spokesperson for Johnson's office said following a call between the pair.
"He confirmed that the UK will continue to provide additional military aid to give the Ukrainians the equipment they needed to defend themselves," the spokesperson said, adding that Johnson also offered Britain's continued economic and humanitarian support.
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