The Prime Minister’s spoke with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr
Zelenskyy this morning.
A Downing Street spokesperson said:
“The leaders agreed that any Russian withdrawal from the occupied
city of Kherson would demonstrate strong progress for the
Ukrainian forces and reinforce the weakness of Russia’s military
offensive, but it was right to continue to exercise caution until
the Ukrainian flag was raised over the city.
“The Prime Minister praised the bravery of the Ukrainian armed
forces and reiterated the UK’s unwavering military, economic and
political support. He expressed his horror at the ongoing Russian
drone strikes on civilian areas and confirmed that the UK would
continue providing further military aid, including another 1,000
surface-to-air missiles and more than 25,000 extreme cold winter
kits for troops.
“President Zelenskyy set out how UK military support is
protecting vital energy infrastructure and helping Ukrainian
troops to make advances on the battlefield against Putin’s
unjustified invasion.
“Ahead of next week’s G20 meeting, the leaders discussed the
importance of continued coordinated international support for
Ukraine. They agreed Russia must be held to account for its
actions and prevented from blocking vital supplies of Ukrainian
grain and fertiliser reaching global markets.
“The Prime Minister and President Zelenskyy agreed to remain in
close contact to make progress on these issues and ensure Ukraine
succeeds as a sovereign and democratic nation.”
