Ukraine “counts on Britain’s leadership”, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said following a call with Prime Minister Liz Truss.
Ms Truss and Mr Zelenskyy spoke today following the wave of attacks which left at least 11 dead and 64 injured.
The missile and drone barrage was launched by Moscow in retaliation for the attack on a bridge linking Russia with Crimea.
The Russian attacks prompted an international outcry, with Ms Truss and fellow leaders of G7 nations expected to hold crisis talks on Tuesday.
Following the call with Mr Zelenskyy, a spokesperson for Ms Truss said the prime minister had stressed that the UK stood “wholeheartedly” behind the Ukrainian leader.
I’ve had a phone call with Prime Minister @trussliz. We count on 🇬🇧’s leadership in consolidating international political and defense support for Ukraine, in particular regarding the protection of our skies. And also in the further isolation of Russia.
— Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) October 10, 2022