British Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited Kyiv for the third time since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion on Wednesday, when Ukraine celebrates Independence Day.
"What is happening now in Ukraine is important to all of us. That is why I am in Kyiv today. That is why Great Britain will continue to support our Ukrainian friends. I believe that Ukraine can and will win this war," Johnson wrote on Twitter.
What happens in Ukraine matters to all of us.
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) August 24, 2022
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. pic.twitter.com/FIovnqJGTS
Johnson's arrival in Ukraine was confirmed by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
"Boris, thank you for the uncompromising support of our country from the first days of full-scale Russian aggression, for steadfastly defending the interests of Ukraine on the international arena! Our country is lucky to have such a friend!" - the head of state wrote in Telegram.