Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated Rishi Sunak on becoming Britain’s Prime Minister, wishing him success in his effort to “overcome all the challenges facing British society and the whole world today.”
Congratulations to @RishiSunak on taking office as 🇬🇧 Prime Minister! I wish you to successfully overcome all the challenges facing British society and the whole world today. I’m ready to continue strengthening the 🇺🇦-🇬🇧 strategic partnership together!
— Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) October 25, 2022
He said he looks forward to building on Ukraine’s relationship with the UK, which has been a global leader in its support for the country since Russia’s invasion.
Sunak mentioned Ukraine only briefly in his speech outside Downing Street, referencing “a terrible war that must be seen successfully to its conclusions.”
But he will be expected to maintain London’s support for Kyiv. The UK has donated aid and weapons to Ukraine’s military and has helped train Ukrainian troops on British soil.
