Johnson Meets Ukrainian President in Kyiv to Talk Financial Aid

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has met with Ukrainian President
Volodymyr Zelenskiy in a previously unannounced trip to the country under Russian invasion.

Downing Street spokesperson said: “The Prime Minister has traveled to Ukraine to meet President Zelenskiy in person, in a show of solidarity with the Ukrainian people. They will discuss the U.K.’s long-term support to Ukraine and the PM will set out a new package of financial and military aid.” Zelenskiy’s deputy chief of staff, Andriy Sybiha, confirmed Johnson was visiting the president in Kyiv in a post on Facebook. It comes after European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen traveled to Kyiv on Friday.

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[juniorlolin]

These are the kind oL leaders we need, those who goes to the front line and see, feel also experienced it.just talking is nothing.

[ChinginLondonVlog]

PM Boris so brave proud of you Sir thank you making the Ukrainians more confident as one of the most world leader came . Praying for 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🙏🙏🙏🙏

[chiacheeseng]

Thanks you Mr PM Boris Johnson 🇬🇧🇺🇦👍👏🏼👊🏼
Brave Ukraine 🇺🇦 President Zelensky 💪✊

[chrisholguin]

Boris is a hero, taking the lead! Where is Biden? Where is Biden? "Come on Man"

[danielwhyatt]

This truly was a worthwhile visit and so proud and relieved that Boris Johnson has gone out of his way to make this visit a reality and Zolensky has made sure to show him exactly what their city is like in the effort by all the people of the city who still remain.

[Simonssjs]

It takes courage and determination to fly to a war zone and walk around the war hit city and extend support.. Kudos Boris johnsin.

[olgav]

Bravo PM Johnson! Thank you for helping Ukraine!

[iguiste]

From the UK here. I have a lot of respect to the people of Ukraine. You're truly honourable people of todays brave new world.. 🙏🙏🙏👍

[ravijr]

We love and respect support Ukraine 🇺🇦🙏🙏

[heybaekie]

Sir Boris Johnson, I do salute you, the world needs you and your great and respectable and honourable leadership around the world, 😎👍

[tg]

Glory to Ukraine, Long live Her Majestry

[BoseEinstein]

The great people of Ukraine. The great president Zelenskyy and finally seeing Boris Johnson shoulder to shoulder with the new Churchill of this century boosting the moral of Ukrainian heroes we admire across the globe. From all hearts and love to you all protecting our democracy, here from BC Canada. Peace.

[flightlieutenant]

Great NEWS . GOD BLESS UKRAINE . Thank you Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Cheers from Australia

[gherkamum]

Thanks UK foe helping our friends Ukraine....

[claireavila]

Thank u PM Borris. God bless your generosity and strong support for Prez Zelensky and the Ukrainians. You are so brave to travel to a war torn country. God protect you and your team. 🙏

[billyotonggilo]

Together will be done and the victory for Ukraine

[TomByron-hs]

I'm amazed that Boris had the guts to actually go there

[OctPSfever]

Finally somebody is stepping up in West Europe. Boris is scaling up. A great leader in Europe. French potato n German must step up...

[alejandrootarola]

Soy chileno, obvio de habla hispana, pero encuentro genial la visita del primer ministro del reyno unido

[paulaholmes]

Fair Play to Boris for going to Ukraine. that evil Man Putin needs to be stop now I Salute you Boris Johnson.