Rishi Sunak met this Saturday, in kyiv, with Volodymyr Zelensky. It was the first meeting between the two leaders since Sunak became UK Prime Minister. The meeting served for Sunak to reiterate the British support for Ukraine in the fight for “a just peace” and announce a new aid package for Ukrainian air defense
The Ukrainian president, the first to report on the meeting, added that the meeting served to discuss “the most important issues” for both countries “and for global security.” Noting that Ukraine and the United Kingdom “have been strong allies” since the start of the conflict, the Ukrainian leader declared on Telegram on February 24 that “together we are stronger and we will achieve the desired results.”
On Twitter, Zelensky thanked the visit, saying:: “With friends like this on our side, we are confident of victory. Both nations know what it means to defend freedom.”
Thank you, @RishiSunak???????? With friends like you by our side, we are confident in our victory. Our two nations know what it means to defend freedom ???????????????? https://t.co/9oFfswxp3K
— Volodimir Zelensky (@ZelenskyyUa) November 19, 2022
Sunak said he was “deeply honored” to visit the Ukrainian capital and meet with “those who do so much and pay such a heavy price to uphold the principles of sovereignty and democracy.” Regarding the aid package, worth 50 million pounds (57.50 million euros), the British Prime Minister clarified that it includes 125 anti-aircraft defense systems and anti-drone technology.
The goal is to help “protect Ukrainian civilians and critical national infrastructure from intense Russian attacks,” which have caused problems with power supply and consequently heating. “While Ukrainian forces manage to push back Russian forces on the ground, civilians are being brutally bombed from the air,” the British prime minister said in a statement quoted by Sky News.
The United Kingdom will also reinforce the support provided in the training of new recruits and send military doctors and engineers to the country “to offer specialized support.”
Proud of the way the UK has “supported Ukraine since the start” of the war, Sunak said he was “here today to say that the UK and our allies will continue to support Ukraine as they fight to end this barbaric war and achieve a just agreement”. peace”.
Source: Observadora
