The Prime Minister spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr
Zelenskyy this morning.
They had an in-depth discussion on Ukraine’s ongoing battle
against Russian aggression in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
President Zelenskyy updated on his recent visit to the frontline
in the east, noting the strength of the Ukrainian armed forces’
will to fight and highlighting areas where they need additional
international support.
The Prime Minister said the UK continues to stand
shoulder-to-shoulder with Ukraine and extended his condolences to
all Ukrainian families who have lost loved ones in the war. He
set out the significant new support the Government is providing,
including long-range multiple launch rocket systems to strike
Russian artillery positions which are being used to bombard
Ukrainian towns.
The leaders also discussed diplomatic negotiations and efforts to
end the damaging Russian blockade of Ukraine’s grain exports.
They agreed to intensify work with other allies, including G7
leaders, to drive progress on ending Russia’s illegal invasion
and supporting Ukraine’s economy.
The Prime Minister closed by offering his commiserations to the
Ukrainian national football team on being knocked out of World
Cup qualifiers. He reiterated his admiration for the Ukrainian
people’s strength and national spirit in the face of Russian
brutality.
