Boris Johnson has been pictured in Ukrainian capital Kyiv today, six months after Vladimir Putin’s forces commenced their brutal invasion.
The Prime Minister, who has less than two weeks in office, said he was optimistic that Ukraine can win the war.
Mr Johnson, who posted a photo of himself alongside president Volodymyr Zelensky, wrote: “What happens in Ukraine matters to us all.
“That is why I am in Kyiv today. That is why the UK will continue to stand with our Ukrainian friends.
“I believe Ukraine can and will win this war.”
It is the third and final time the PM, who was forced to resign after a mass walkout by more than 60 Tory MPs last month, has visited the Ukrainian capital since the invasion.
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Today is the 31st anniversary of the country’s independence from the Soviet Union.
No10 announced a new package of unmanned air systems will be a step up in the Ukrainian’s current capability, improving their long range surveillance and defensive targeting ability.
It includes 850 hand launched Black Hornet micro-drones – which are deployed to detect approaching enemy forces.
Mr Johnson said in a statement released by Downing Street: “For the past six months, the United Kingdom has stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Ukraine, supporting this sovereign country to defend itself from this barbaric and illegal invader.
“Today’s package of support will give the brave and resilient Ukrainian Armed Forces another boost in capability, allowing them to continue to push back Russian forces and fight for their freedom.
“What happens in Ukraine matters to us all, which is why I am here today to deliver the message that the United Kingdom is with you and will be with you for the days and months ahead, and you can and will win.”
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While in Kyiv he received Ukraine’s highest award that can be bestowed on foreign nationals, ‘The Order of Liberty.
The UK, alongside Canada, Denmark, New Zealand, The Netherlands, Norway, Finland, Sweden and Lithuania, are working with Ukrainian military personnel to help with training.
The UK has committed more than £2.3bn of military and financial aid to Ukraine since February.