Ukraine President Zelensky meets British PM Johnson in Kyiv

By Trend

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was meeting British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in Kyiv on Saturday, Ukrainian and British officials said, Trend reports citing Reuters.

Johnson's visit had begun with a one-on-one meeting with Zelensky, Andriy Sybiha, deputy head of the Ukraine president's office, said on Facebook.

Johnson met Zelensky "in a show of solidarity with the Ukrainian people", a Downing Street spokesperson said.

"They will discuss the UK's long-term support to Ukraine and the PM will set out a new package of financial and military aid."

Johnson's visit to the Ukrainian capital was not announced in advance.