KYIV :British Prime Minister Boris Johnson lauded Ukraine for its 'indomitable' resistance to Russia's invasion during a surprise visit to Kyiv on Wednesday, and said now was not the time to promote a 'flimsy plan for negotiation' with Moscow. Johnson, who is due to leave office next month, spoke at a join
KYIV :British Prime Minister Boris Johnson lauded Ukraine for its"indomitable" resistance to Russia's invasion during a surprise visit to Kyiv on Wednesday, and said now was not the time to promote a"flimsy plan for negotiation" with Moscow.
Johnson, whom Zelenskyy described as his"dear friend Boris", said it was vital that Europe keep up its military and economic support for Ukraine even as rising energy and food prices were causing some consumers pain. "And that's why we know we must stay the course. Because if Putin were to succeed, then no country on Russia's perimeter would be safe, and ... would be a green light for every autocrat in the world that borders could be changed by force."of what Moscow calls its special military operation. It came amid fears that Russia could again launch missiles at major cities in Ukraine to cast a pall over Ukrainian Independence Day.
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