Ukraine, Johnson promises new military aid to Kiev

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson promised to provide new military aid to Kiev during a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who informed him of what the country needs to defend itself against Russian forces. The British Prime Minister – Downing Street announced – offered Zelensky “continuous economic and humanitarian support” and assured his interlocutor that he was “more committed than ever to strengthening Ukraine and guaranteeing Putin’s bankruptcy”. “President Zelensky updated Johnson on the ongoing tough fighting in eastern Ukraine and the siege of Mariupol. He outlined the equipment needed to defend Ukraine. The British Prime Minister confirmed that the UK will continue to provide military aid. to provide Ukrainians with the equipment they need to defend themselves. The progress made by the UN in its effort to evacuate Mariupol was also discussed, “it was announced.