A spokesperson from the Prime Minister’s Office Number 10 said in a statement that Truss spoke by phone with Zelensky to reiterate his country’s unwavering support for Ukraine’s freedom and democracy.
“In his first phone call with a counterpart since becoming prime minister, Truss reiterated to the Ukrainian leader (Zelenskiy) that he has his full support and that Ukraine can count on Britain’s help in the long run,” the statement said. it was said.
Zelenskiy, on the other hand, thanked Truss for the UK’s loyal support and congratulated him on his new position.
“LIFE IS IMPORTANT”
The statement included the following statements:
“Leaders deplored Putin’s attempts to weaponize energy, and Prime Minister Truss said it was vital that Russia’s blackmail not prevent the West from making Putin fail. He also underlined the importance of the UK and our allies continuing to build energy independence. (Truss) praised the Ukrainians’ struggle for sovereignty and self-determination and stated that it is essential for Ukraine to succeed and Russia fail.”
Emphasizing that Truss looks forward to working with Zelenskiy in the coming weeks and months, the statement said, “Truss said he is pleased to accept Zelenskiy’s invitation to visit him in Ukraine soon.” it was said.
INVITATION TO UKRAINE
Volodymyr Zelenskiy also shared on Twitter about the meeting, stating that he was the first foreign leader to have a phone conversation with the new prime minister of England and invited Truss to Ukraine.
Zelenskiy, who thanked the British people for their great defense and economic assistance to his country, emphasized that it is important that Britain is ready to further strengthen this aid.
Zelenskiy stated that they discussed the UK’s participation in the recovery process of Ukraine and pointed to the importance of more coordinated pressure on Russia.
Emphasizing that the aim is to stop the aggression and bring the perpetrators to justice, the Ukrainian leader evaluated that it is important to designate Russia as a terrorist state.
Source: AA