Following the Prime Minister's call with the President
Zelenskyy of Ukraine this afternoon, a Downing Street
Spokeswoman said:
"The Prime Minister began by reaffirming his and the UK's
resolute commitment to the people of Ukraine and underscored that
there would be absolutely no change in the UK's approach,
including when it came to bearing down on Russia.
"Turning to the Prime Minister's work with Ukrainian Mayors
during his time as Mayor for Greater Manchester, the two leaders
discussed the work that was achieved through the UNBROKEN Cities
Network, which provides rehabilitation support to Ukraine.
"The Prime Minister also offered his deepest condolences to the
families and loved ones of the Ukrainians who lost their lives in
the recent Russian attacks.
The Prime Minister invited President Zelenskyy to the UK at the
earliest opportunity and looked forward to discussing how the two
nations can strengthen defence for both Ukraine and Europe as a
whole."
Folowing the Prime Minister's call with President of the
European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, a
Downing Street spokeswoman said:
"The Prime Minister thanked the President for her warm
congratulations, adding that he was looking forward to working
closely with President von der Leyen and her team.
"Building a closer and ambitious relationship was key to delivery
in both the UK and Europe, the Prime Minister added.
"The leaders agreed their teams should work closely towards a
UK-EU Summit later in the year.
"Turning to Ukraine, the Prime Minister underlined that the UK's
steadfast commitment to Ukraine would be ironclad under his
government, and thanked President von der Leyen for her
leadership on the conflict.
The two leaders looked forward to speaking again soon."
