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Prime Minister says UK will pursue more options for 'bolstering Ukraine's self-defence'
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The Prime Minister has said that the UK will “continue to pursue more options for bolstering Ukraine’s self-defence” as the ongoing invasion by Russia continues.
Boris Johnson made the announcement as he commended the country’s people on their “fortitude” in the face of Russian aggression.
His vow was made in a call with Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday (March 13), when Johnson said the UK would “continue to stand behind Ukraine in all their efforts to bring an end to this disastrous conflict”.
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It comes after the Department of Health and Social Care said 21 Ukrainian children will receive life-saving cancer treatment in England after being brought over by the UK Government. It follows a new scheme which will now allow individuals, charities, community groups and businesses from across the UK to bring people escaping the war to safety by offering out spaces in their homes.
Mr Johnson commended Mr Zelensky and the Ukrainian people on their “fortitude”, adding that Russian president Vladimir Putin’s “barbaric actions” were “testing not just Ukraine but all of humanity”, No 10 said. Mr Johnson was said to have told Mr Zelensky during their call that the UK would “continue to pursue more options for bolstering Ukraine’s self-defence”.
A No10 spokesperson said: “The Prime Minister outlined the support the UK continues to deliver to Ukraine. He said the UK would continue to pursue more options for bolstering Ukraine’s self-defence, working with partners including at Tuesday’s meeting of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) in London.
“The Prime Minister said the UK would continue
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