Ukrainian president discusses defense support with British PM

Xinhua News Agency

KIEV – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday, May 28, that he had discussed defense support for Ukraine in a phone conversation with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

“We talked about strengthening defense support for Ukraine, intensifying work on security guarantees,” Zelensky tweeted.

The Ukrainian leader added that the parties also touched upon the issue of supplying fuel for Ukraine amid the energy crisis.

Earlier this month, Johnson announced that the British government will provide 1.3 billion pounds (about US$1.64 billion) in military aid for Ukraine. – (Xinhua) – bny

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