UK: Former PM Boris Johnson visits Ukraine

• Mr. Johnson toured the city’s outskirts before meeting Ukraine’s President.
• He also went to the towns of Bucha and Borodyanka.
• Mr. Johnson’s visit comes as Ukraine’s allies, including Germany.

Boris Johnson, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has visited Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine.

On Sunday, Mr. Johnson toured the city’s outskirts before meeting Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky.

The Conservative MP described his visit to the country as a “privilege” at Mr. Zelensky’s invitation.

The unannounced visit came as new questions about the former prime minister’s personal finances arose in the United Kingdom.

They derive from allegations that the BBC’s chairman, Richard Sharp, assisted Mr. Johnson in obtaining a credit guarantee while he was prime minister. Mr. Sharp was afterward appointed by the government to his position at the BBC.

Mr. Johnson was met in Kyiv by Mr. Zelensky and other Ukrainian ministers on his tour to Ukraine, during which he made no mention of the claims.

“Boris Johnson, a true friend of Ukraine, is welcomed in Kyiv. Boris, thank you for your help! “Mr. Zelensky messaged me on Telegram.

He also went to the towns of Bucha and Borodyanka, which are located northwest of Kyiv.

Following the defeat of Russian troops, scenes of mass destruction were discovered in both towns, including the bodies of civilians strewn along a street in Bucha.

“The suffering of the people of Ukraine has gone on for far too long,” Mr. Johnson said.

“The only way to end this war is for Ukraine to win – and win quickly,” Mr. Johnson said. “This is the moment to double down and to give the Ukrainians all the tools they need to finish the job.

“The sooner Putin is deposed, the better for Ukraine and the rest of the world,” he added.

He has visited Ukraine several times, both as Prime Minister and since leaving Downing Street.

Mr. Johnson’s visit is said to have the support of current UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

Mr. Johnson’s visit comes as Ukraine’s allies, including Germany, face increased pressure to supply more tanks to the war-torn country.

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