Head of President’s Office on British PM’s visit to Kyiv

A meeting with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson took place at the Office of the President of Ukraine. It related to defense and economic support for Ukraine, strengthening sanctions against Russia.

It was announced by the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak.

He said that today, together with Volodymyr Zelensky, the Office and Government teams met with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson.

"We discussed with Boris the need to supply heavy weapons and air defense systems, economic support for Ukraine, and increasing sanctions on russia. In particular, we talked about the proposals of the McFaul-Yermak international group, as well as security guarantees for Ukraine and the need to compensate for our damage on russia's account," he wrote. Ermak.

He added that Ukraine is grateful to Britain for its strong support.

"As they say, a friend in need is a friend indeed. We have common goals and an understanding of how to achieve them," said the head of president's office.

It is also worth noting that during a previously unannounced visit to Kyiv, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson, offered Volodymyr Zelensky a program to train the Ukrainian military on British territory.

It was reported by the press service of the British government, according to "European Pravda."

"The Ukrainian military is using British missiles to protect the sovereignty of your country and to protect the same freedoms that we take for granted. That is why I proposed to President Zelensky a new large-scale military training program that could change the balance of this war," Johnson said.

The British Prime Minister clarified that the United Kingdom military could provide training for up to 10,000 Ukrainian soldiers every 120 days.

"Two months after my last visit, the courage, determination, and resilience of Ukrainians are stronger than ever, and I know that unshakable determination will survive putin's futile ambitions," Johnson said.

As reported earlier, Britain is one of the largest donors of military aid to Ukraine.

Earlier, Zelensky commented on the talks with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.