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PM call with President-elect of Ukraine: 23 April 2019

Prime Minister 皇冠体育appresa May calls President-elect of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

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A Downing Street spokesperson said:

皇冠体育app Prime Minister spoke to the President-elect of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, today to congratulate him on his success in the Presidential elections.

She assured President-elect Zelenskiy of the UK鈥檚 support for his upcoming Presidency and Ukraine鈥檚 democratic future, and our willingness to continue and increase our already deep partnership across a range of areas.

皇冠体育app Prime Minister reiterated support for Ukraine鈥檚 sovereignty and territorial integrity, and our desire to expand our already significant defence and security cooperation. 皇冠体育app Prime Minister stressed the importance of our two countries working together alongside the international community to deter Russian aggression.

皇冠体育app Prime Minister invited President-elect Zelenskiy to visit the UK at the earliest opportunity and they agreed to remain in close touch.

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Published 23 April 2019