The news comes as world leaders gather at the G7 summit in Germany, with Ukraine as a key topic of discussion between the participants. Numerous attempts at diplomacy were made by French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, but failed on every occasion.
The statement suggested that the link between London and Kiev remains strong as efforts are made to find a solution to the crisis, with some reports suggesting that Ukraine may have to consider giving up land in exchange for a ceasefire.
Building on the relationship between the UK and Ukraine, the statement read: “The United Kingdom stands side by side with Ukraine on its path as a free European democracy.
“We have strengthened it through our trilateral partnership with Poland. Now more than ever we stand together.
“President Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Boris Johnson are united in defending Europe’s security and freedom.
“The two of us have forged a close friendship as foreign ministers and have seen eye-to-eye on Russia and many other issues.”
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