Boris Johnson arrives in Kyiv on two-year anniversary of war
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} Boris Johnson has been pictured meeting Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky on a surprise visit to Kyiv during the second anniversary of the Russian invasion. With their indomitable courage I have no doubt that the Ukrainians will win and expel Putin’s forces - provided we give them the military, political and economic help that they need.” Prime minister Rishi Sunak also voiced his support for Ukraine, saying the West must “renew our determination” to stand behind Ukraine. Foreign secretary David Cameron said the UK has signed the “first-of-its-kind” 10 year security agreement to formalise support provisions- including intelligence sharing, cyber security, medical and military training and defence industrial cooperation. Mr Sunak concluded: “This is the moment to show that tyranny will never triumph, to say once again we will stand with Ukraine, today and tomorrow.” Prime Minister Rishi Sunak with President Volodymyr Zelensky It comes as a virtual G7 summit will take place later today at Kyiv’s Saint Sophia Cathedral as Western leaders descend on the capital.