Britain has been a staunch ally of Ukraine since Russia launched its invasion on February 24.
London:
Britain’s new Prime Minister Liz Truss on Tuesday pledged her full backing to Ukraine in a name to President Volodymyr Zelensky, shortly after taking workplace.
“In her first call with a counterpart since becoming Prime Minister, she reiterated to the Ukrainian leader that he had her full backing, and Ukraine could depend on the UK’s assistance for the long term,” a spokeswoman stated.
They additionally mentioned “the need to strengthen global security and the measures necessary to cut off the funds fuelling (Russian President Vladimir) Putin’s war machine,” the spokeswoman stated.
“The leaders deplored Putin’s attempts to weaponise energy, and the Prime Minister said it was vital Russia’s blackmail did not deter the West from ensuring Putin fails.”
Britain has been a staunch ally of Ukraine since Russia launched its invasion on February 24.
London has funnelled army {hardware}, funding and coaching sources to Kyiv’s embattled forces, now waging battles within the nation’s south and east.
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