Lexis®Library update: The pledge comes with Johnson’s visit to Ukraine to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. In addition, Johnson has confirmed further World Bank lending to Ukraine of £385m. He also reiterated his support for Ukraine and that the UK is moving away from Russian hydrocarbons on top of the current sanctions.
Sources:
• UK to bolster defensive aid to Ukraine with new £100m package
• Prime Minister pledges UK’s unwavering support to Ukraine on visit to Kyiv: 9 April 2022
• PM's remarks during joint clip with President Zelenskyy: 9 April 2022
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