Ukrainian President, Zelensky Reacts to Boris Johnson’s Resignation
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed his sadness over the news of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s resignation on Thursday, calling the former UK leader “a true friend to Ukraine.”
Theconscienceng gathered that Johnson called Zelensky after delivering his resignation speech in front of 10 Downing Street to deliver assurances that British support for Ukraine would continue after he leaves office, according to both leaders.
Zelensky took the opportunity to thank Johnson on the way out the door for “his decisive and uncompromising support” and “leadership” in defending Ukraine on the global stage, the president’s office said.
“We all accepted this news with sadness. Not only me, but also the entire Ukrainian society, which is very sympathetic to you,” Zelensky told Johnson, according to the Kyiv readout.
“My entire office and all Ukrainians are grateful to you for your help. We have no doubt that Great Britain’s support will remain, but your personal leadership and charisma made it special,” he added.
Zelensky also heaped praises on Johnson in an interview with CNN, telling host Wolf Blitzer that Ukraine “gained a lot from Boris Johnson’s activities.”
“What Johnson was doing for Ukraine – he was a true friend to Ukraine,” Zelensky said, according to a translation.
