Rishi Sunak has pledged support to Ukraine in his first phone call with Volodymyr Zelensky.
Rishi Sunak has vowed to support Ukraine
The new UK Prime Minister used the conversation with Ukrainian President Zelensky to "underline the United Kingdom's steadfast support" for the country as the war with Russia rages on.
Zelensky described the talk with Sunak as "excellent" and confirmed that the leaders have agreed to "write a new story" in relations between Britain and Ukraine while maintaining "full support in the face of Russian aggression".
A Downing Street spokesperson said: "The Prime Minister said the United Kingdom’s support for Ukraine would be as strong as ever under his premiership, and President Zelensky could count on his Government to stand in continued solidarity.
"The Prime Minister also noted the importance of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s work in Ukraine to ensure nuclear safety and provide transparency around any disinformation.
"Both leaders agreed on the need to continue to place pressure on Putin’s barbaric regime through continued economic sanctions.
"President Zelensky congratulated the Prime Minister on his appointment and wished him a happy Diwali. The Prime Minister thanked him and said he hoped they would see each other in person soon."
Writing on Twitter, Zelensky said: "We agreed to write a new chapter in Ukraine-UK relations but the story is the same - full support in the face of Russian aggression.
"I appreciate PM’s first call to Ukraine. And always grateful for the support of the UK people."
Sunak also held a call with US President Joe Biden during his first night in office on Tuesday (25.10.22).
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