Boris Johnson: Ukraine will win war and 'be free'

The Prime Minister has addressed the Ukrainian Parliament - the first world leader to do so since Russia invaded in late February, and he said Ukraine had proven military experts "completely wrong".

In a recorded address, he also told the Verkhovna Rada - the parliament of Ukraine - that the "so-called irresistible force of Putin's war machine has broken on the immoveable object of Ukrainian patriotism".

[blissbrad]

His admission of the West's mistake in not reacting to Crimea more drastically was a rare moment of political honesty and humility.

[gigacanno]

I love how he doesn't call Ukraine their ally, but their friend. That speaks volumes.

[DR-pjsr]

Dear Prime Minister, my admiration from France for your fighting spirit on Ukraine. 🇺🇦🇫🇷🇪🇺 💪

[basiljacab]

Iraq & Syria & Lybia : yeah, as free as we are...

[veronique]

My biggest applause to UK for its strong and open support of Ukraine, of what is Right versus Wrong. God Bless UK and every country standing with Ukraine to fight a pity of a man with inflated & sickened ego to overwhelm modern world of FREEDOM and RIGHTS OF CHOICE!

[maungmaungmyothwin]

I lived 13 years in UK before I came to Norway! Over 50 years I have been in west Europe . Very grateful and proud to be a citizen of free Democratic Europe.

[mattblom]

Crimea was the moment. I still remember that very day when I heard of the annexation and saw that the West did fundamentally nothing that we had made a catastrophic appeasement mistake. Appeasement never works.

[jessicahijarunguru]

As an African, I have learnt something from this war and that is to stand and fight for what is yours, quite remarkable bravery of Ukraine people

[dmytromaystrych]

Now we can see who is Ukraine's friend and who is enemy. many thanks to johnson for the great support thanks to the british for their help. Ukraine will always remember this. God save the Queen !!!

[rothtiberiuscain]

Nobody does a speech quite like the British can. Kudos to Boris and our mates across the pond.

[mauricioramirez]

Great, Great and Great. Just like "Great" Britain. Such an amazing kind of people, as always leading the way to world's freedom. They did it in WW1, WW2 and they are doing it now again. So courageos leaders to speak out what they feel as a nation against the bloody Russian's invasion of Ukraine. My respects and admiration for British people!!!

[classicalpsychpunkdude]

GO BORIS!!! 🇬🇧🇺🇦 True leader of the FREE WORLD!! : ))

[macdee]

I love the courage that Boris Johson exudes. Ukraine will win, there is no but about it. I am Canadian and hold no political party preference. It's good to see somebody stand up and talk against evil

[joysimpson]

I have never been a fan of Boris . But, respect him for boldly standing up to Putin, not pussyfooting and saying it as it is .🙏🙏

[raquelobiado]

that is called the Great Britain the friends of all democracy in the world!!!😍😍😍

[searwr]

The support of the UK and its people has been amazing.TY!
The spirit and resolve of the UK is humbleing.

[doctorolams]

I love the zeal with which Boris and the Brits support Ukraine...it's so satisfying to know that Ukraine is not alone. The big boy, America is doing marvelous too. Slava ukraini

[barriespencer]

Brilliant spech UKRAINE never surrender 👏

[andrewthacker]

Good speech, makes me proud as a Brit.

[xpacnwo]

Boris is actually alright, scrapped the covid rubbish early and has been at the frontline when criticising Putin.