Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky formally thanked British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday for his support in Russia’s war against the country. The British leader announced his resignation hours ago due to the domestic political crisis.
“We thank Johnson for your support during our most difficult times,” the Presidency’s statement said.
Zelensky’s chief adviser, Mykhailo Podolyak, also spoke out, as Zelensky’s chief adviser, Mykhailo Podolyak, visited Kiev “despite the airstrikes” and released a video and messages of thanks reminding that Johnson was one of the first to blame Russian President Vladimir Putin for the war. raised.
Zelensky has become very close to Johnson since the Russian offensive began on February 24, and has repeatedly called the British leader “friendly” for his support.
For his part, the then prime minister has traveled to Kiev twice to meet in person with the president and has always been one of the most active voices in defending sanctions against Russia and sending weapons to Ukrainian forces.
Johnson announced on Thursday that he is stepping down as prime minister amid a stampede of more than 50 ministers and senior government officials over another political scandal. The Conservative leader appointed a minister and his deputy who were accused of knowingly sexual misconduct.
source: Noticias
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