Mr Johnson used the meeting to discuss sending more defense aid to Ukraine, confirming that the UK would deliver 120 armored vehicles and anti-aircraft missile systems to Kyiv. The Prime Minister also confirmed that the United Kingdom will guarantee an additional 500 500 million in a World Bank loan to Ukraine, subject to parliamentary approval. Image: Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Boris Johnson in Kyiv. Photo: Presidential Press Service of Ukraine / Reuters Mr Johnson said: “It is a privilege to be able to travel to Ukraine and meet with President Zelensky in person in Kyiv today. “Ukraine defied the odds and pushed Russian forces out of the gates of Kiev, achieving the greatest weapons achievement of the 21st century. “It is because of President Zelenskyy’s resolute leadership and the invincible heroism and courage of the Ukrainian people that Putin’s monstrous goals are thwarted. “I made it clear today that the United Kingdom stands by them in this ongoing struggle and we are in it in the long run.” Earlier in the day, the Ukrainian parliament wrote on Twitter: “We welcome Boris Johnson to Kyiv, the first G7 leader to arrive in Ukraine since the start of the large-scale war. “We are strengthening the union of our democracies. Be brave, like Boris. Be brave, like Ukraine.” Image: Boris Johnson discusses military aid with the Ukrainian leader. Photo: Press Service of Ukraine / Reuters Image: Mr Zelenskyy had previously spoken only fictitiously to Boris Johnson. Photo: Presidential Press Service of Ukraine / Reuters Johnson’s surprise trip comes shortly after the United Kingdom pledged to send armored vehicles to Ukraine for the first time as part of a new 100 100m package. The prime minister is not the first foreign leader to travel to Kyiv, with people such as Ursula von der Leyen of the EU, Carl Nehamer of Austria and Eduard Heger of Slovakia all meeting face to face with Zelensky in recent days. Key developments: • Ammunition depot destroyed at air base in central Ukraine, reports Russian news agency Interfax • The general responsible for the atrocities in Syria is now said to be responsible for the invasion of Ukraine. Saturday to Monday amid fears of attack • More than 6,600 people evacuated via humanitarian corridors on Friday • EU promises to ‘speed up’ Ukraine’s accession • Russia loses 19,000 troops, Ukraine claims after major ” losses Live updates as Russian forces abandon tanks in “possible sign of collapse” Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 1:06 Corpses were retrieved in Makariv Station attack is “evil that has no limits” It also comes a day after at least 50 people were killed in an attack on civilians at the Kramatorsk train station in eastern Ukraine – something Mr Zelenskyy said was a war crime. Ukraine’s railway operator said on Saturday that routes from Kramatorsk were still disrupted but that evacuations would continue at other stations in the east of the country. Five children were among at least 50 people killed. Up to 4,000 people, believed to be mostly women and children, were at the station when the blast struck. Image: The wreckage of a ballistic missile lies on the grass outside the station in Kramatorsk The station was packed as people tried to leave Ukraine, but the Russian Defense Ministry denied it was targeting the station. The start of the weekend also saw Russia claim to have destroyed an ammunition depot at Myrhorod air base in central Ukraine, according to the country’s Interfax news agency. The port of Odessa on the Black Sea also imposed a curfew from Saturday night until Monday morning, amid fears of an attack on the city. General in charge of atrocities in Syria “now in charge” There is also unconfirmed information that Alexander Dvornikov, a Russian general responsible for the atrocities in Syria, has been put in charge of the invasion of Ukraine. Speaking to Sky News, former United Kingdom Ambassador to Russia Sir Roderic Lyne appeared to confirm the news. “They have appointed a new general with a fairly savage history in Syria to try to gain at least some territory in Donetsk that Putin could present as a victory,” he said.
title: “Ukraine War Boris Johnson Offers More Military And Financial Aid To Ukrainian Leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy After Kyiv Meeting World News " ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-18” author: “Herman Rubio”
Mr Johnson used the meeting to discuss sending more defense aid to Ukraine, confirming that the UK would deliver 120 armored vehicles and anti-aircraft missile systems to Kyiv. The Prime Minister also confirmed that the United Kingdom will guarantee an additional 500 500 million in a World Bank loan to Ukraine, subject to parliamentary approval. Image: Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Boris Johnson in Kyiv. Photo: Presidential Press Service of Ukraine / Reuters Mr Johnson said: “It is a privilege to be able to travel to Ukraine and meet with President Zelensky in person in Kyiv today. “Ukraine defied the odds and pushed Russian forces out of the gates of Kiev, achieving the greatest weapons achievement of the 21st century. “It is because of President Zelenskyy’s resolute leadership and the invincible heroism and courage of the Ukrainian people that Putin’s monstrous goals are thwarted. “I made it clear today that the United Kingdom stands by them in this ongoing struggle and we are in it in the long run.” Earlier in the day, the Ukrainian parliament wrote on Twitter: “We welcome Boris Johnson to Kyiv, the first G7 leader to arrive in Ukraine since the start of the large-scale war. “We are strengthening the union of our democracies. Be brave, like Boris. Be brave, like Ukraine.” Image: Boris Johnson discusses military aid with the Ukrainian leader. Photo: Press Service of Ukraine / Reuters Image: Mr Zelenskyy had previously spoken only fictitiously to Boris Johnson. Photo: Presidential Press Service of Ukraine / Reuters Johnson’s surprise trip comes shortly after the United Kingdom pledged to send armored vehicles to Ukraine for the first time as part of a new 100 100m package. The prime minister is not the first foreign leader to travel to Kyiv, with people such as Ursula von der Leyen of the EU, Carl Nehamer of Austria and Eduard Heger of Slovakia all meeting face to face with Zelensky in recent days. Key developments: • Ammunition depot destroyed at air base in central Ukraine, reports Russian news agency Interfax • The general responsible for the atrocities in Syria is now said to be responsible for the invasion of Ukraine. Saturday to Monday amid fears of attack • More than 6,600 people evacuated via humanitarian corridors on Friday • EU promises to ‘speed up’ Ukraine’s accession • Russia loses 19,000 troops, Ukraine claims after major ” losses Live updates as Russian forces abandon tanks in “possible sign of collapse” Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 1:06 Corpses were retrieved in Makariv Station attack is “evil that has no limits” It also comes a day after at least 50 people were killed in an attack on civilians at the Kramatorsk train station in eastern Ukraine – something Mr Zelenskyy said was a war crime. Ukraine’s railway operator said on Saturday that routes from Kramatorsk were still disrupted but that evacuations would continue at other stations in the east of the country. Five children were among at least 50 people killed. Up to 4,000 people, believed to be mostly women and children, were at the station when the blast struck. Image: The wreckage of a ballistic missile lies on the grass outside the station in Kramatorsk The station was packed as people tried to leave Ukraine, but the Russian Defense Ministry denied it was targeting the station. The start of the weekend also saw Russia claim to have destroyed an ammunition depot at Myrhorod air base in central Ukraine, according to the country’s Interfax news agency. The port of Odessa on the Black Sea also imposed a curfew from Saturday night until Monday morning, amid fears of an attack on the city. General in charge of atrocities in Syria “now in charge” There is also unconfirmed information that Alexander Dvornikov, a Russian general responsible for the atrocities in Syria, has been put in charge of the invasion of Ukraine. Speaking to Sky News, former United Kingdom Ambassador to Russia Sir Roderic Lyne appeared to confirm the news. “They have appointed a new general with a fairly savage history in Syria to try to gain at least some territory in Donetsk that Putin could present as a victory,” he said.
Analysis: Johnson’s visit to Ukraine will help him on the domestic front
By Rob Powell, Political Correspondent “Remember, Winston Churchill wanted to go out to watch D-Day Landings, and the King had to stop him at first,” said a Toris who predicted earlier this week that Boris Johnson – whose hero is the leader in time of war – he would go to Ukraine. Rumors that the prime minister wanted to make the trip surfaced last month after three Eastern European leaders met with President Zelensky in Kyiv. However, the way the news was circulated may not have been in line with the plan, with a photo – which appeared to have been taken in a hurry – posted on Twitter by the Ukrainian embassy. The accompanying caption “surprise” along with a “winking emoji” was added to the informality. But while the media was somewhat random, the message was strong. Boris Johnson has always had a keen eye for a symbolic moment, and that matters on many levels. Internationally, it sends a strong message to both Vladimir Putin and the Ukrainian people about the UK’s commitment to the country. We will see if the vision is supported by the heavy weapons that the administration in Kyiv wants. But amid public support for Ukraine here, the visit is also good domestic policy. President Zelensky today described Boris Johnson as “one of the friendliest opponents of the Russian invasion”. For a prime minister and a government that has not had a lot of glamorous reviews recently, this would be especially welcome.
