UK PM Rishi Sunak Commits To Support Ukraine

London: After assuming charge as Britain’s new Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak said that the UK would stand with Ukraine and show solidarity and support to the country.

He vowed to support Ukraine in his first talk with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky.

In a tweet, Sunak stated “A privilege to speak to the President of Ukraine @ZelenskyyUa this evening. Both he and the Ukrainian people can count on the UK’s continued solidarity and support. We will always stand with Ukraine.”

Speaking outside 10 Downing Street, Sunak called it a “terrible war that must be seen successfully to its conclusion”.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Rishi Sunak on becoming the new UK Prime Minister and said Kyiv was ready to strengthen ties with London, a key military ally.

“Congratulations to Rishi Sunak on taking office as British Prime Minister!” Zelensky wrote on social media, saying he hoped Sunak would be able “to successfully overcome all the challenges facing British society and the whole world today.”