British Prime Minister Johnson and then President Zelensky spoke to Ukrainian parliamentarians today.
Ukraine and the UK became brothers from the partnership during the Russian aggression, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a speech to the Verkhovna Rada on Tuesday, May 3.
According to him, on October 8, 2020, the countries became strategic partners, and in 10 weeks of a Russian invasion, they went from partners to friends and siblings.
“February 24, 2022 proved: our partnership is not on paper. Our partnership is on the battlefield. The battle for common ideals and a common future … These nearly 10 weeks have proven: not scary when an evil enemy is up to you, if a good friend is by your side ”Like Great Britain. And Boris Johnson. And these words are not flattery, not courtesy, it’s truth, ”Zelensky said.
According to him, Ukraine and the UK maintain contact every day.
“We’re together. Every day. We have a relationship. Every day. If we don’t have a conversation today, it means: we’re busy with what we agreed on in the conversation yesterday. And so for about 10 weeks. For the sake of a moment.The first second of victory.And for the sake of a time.A time where peace reigns.In Ukraine, and therefore in Europe.I am grateful to Great Britain, which, with us, is approaching this moment and time .Who is ready to be the guarantor of our security, “the President said.
Zelensky stressed that his gratitude was not formal, as he was sure the UK’s guarantees would not be formal either.
He personally thanked the UK and Prime Minister Boris Johnson for providing weapons and equipment, assistance to Ukrainian settlers, assistance in investigating war crimes of the Russian army in Ukraine, the macro-financial assistance provided, the intention to participate in the post. -war reconstruction of Kyiv and Kyiv region and the sanctions imposed against Russia.
In addition, Zelensky thanked Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, English musical groups and all the people for their support.
Prior to Zelensky’s speech to the Rada, Johnson himself spoke via video link announcing a new military aid package, including the supply of Brimstone anti-ship missiles.
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Source: korrespondent
