UK’S PM JOHNSON SPOKE TO PRES ZELENSKY& NATO S.G STOLTENBERG OVER RUSSIA-UKRAINE

USPA NEWS - « The Prime Minister spoke to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg this evening, to discuss the build-up of Russian troops on the border of Ukraine and to underline the unity and resolve of NATO members. They shared grave concerns about the consequences of any Russian invasion of Ukraine, especially the cost in human lives from the ensuing conflict. They agreed on the importance of severe economic sanctions if Russia did invade. spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this evening to relay the United Kingdom’s steadfast support for his country in the face of threatening Russian behaviour at their border. He reiterated our commitment and that of our NATO allies to the sovereignty and integrity of Ukraine. The Prime Minister underlined that Ukraine must be free to choose its own destiny." Source: 10 Downing Street, Office of UK’s PM Boris Johnson

« The Prime Minister spoke to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg this evening, to discuss the build-up of Russian troops on the border of Ukraine and to underline the unity and resolve of NATO members. They shared grave concerns about the consequences of any Russian invasion of Ukraine, especially the cost in human lives from the ensuing conflict. They agreed on the importance of severe economic sanctions if Russia did invade.----------------------------------------------------------- The Prime Minister and the Secretary General also underlined the importance of Russia not closing the door on dialogue, noting that the only way forward was for Russia to de-escalate and engage in meaningful discussions. They agreed that Ukraine had to be free to aspire to NATO membership, and the Prime Minister reaffirmed the UK’s full support to NATO and the protection of the alliance. » THE PRIME MINISTER BORIS JOHNSON SPOKE ALSO TO UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT ZELZENSKYY SUPPORTING HIS COUNRTY---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Prime Minister spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this evening to relay the United Kingdom’s steadfast support for his country in the face of threatening Russian behaviour at their border. He reiterated our commitment and that of our NATO allies to the sovereignty and integrity of Ukraine. The Prime Minister underlined that Ukraine must be free to choose its own destiny. The leaders discussed the disastrous consequences of a Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the Prime Minister set out the preparations with our partners for coordinated and wide-ranging economic sanctions in response to any such action. They agreed on the importance of dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the current crisis and prevent a further escalation. The UK and Ukraine would continue working closely together with our international partners to that end. » 10 Downing Street, Office of UK’s PM Boris Johnson