Johnson’s speech in the Ukrainian parliament: Ukraine will defeat Russia

The assessment that the Ukraine will beat her Russiathus highlighting the “huge mistake” of the Kremlin to order the invasion, expressed today, Tuesday, the Boris Johnson who even cited Winston Churchill to underscore his support for Kyiv.

The British Prime Minister, the first Western leader to address the Ukrainian parliament since the warhailed the bravery of the country that made it explode “the legend of his invincible (Russian President Vladimir) Putin».

«I have a message for you today: Ukraine will win, Ukraine will be free“Johnson told MPs via video link, after rising to the rebuttal of the Ukrainian national anthem, and after a presentation by the speaker of parliament.

«This is the best time for Ukraine to be remembered and narrated by future generationsHe said, echoing Churchill’s words in 1940 when Britain was in danger of being invaded and defeated by Nazi Germany.

According to Reuters, Johnson is one of the most ardent supporters of Ukraine’s efforts to resist what Putin calls a “special operation” to disarm the smaller neighboring country and protect it from the fascists. Ukraine and the West see this as a false pretext for an unprovoked offensive by Russia.

Johnson announced additional military assistance Εκατο 300 million (approximately EUR 355 million) in Ukraine, incl electronic warfare equipment and one radar system to detect artillery.

«The supposedly irresistible power of Putin’s war machine broke in the face of the immovable object of Ukrainian patriotism and love for the country“, he said.

«We will continue to supply Ukraine, together with your other friends, with weapons, funding and humanitarian aid, until we achieve our long-term goal, which is to fortify Ukraine so that no one will ever dare to attack you again.».

But the timing of his address to parliament, a month after Johnson met with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv, has been criticized by some British opposition politicians as saying it was a way to increase his vote in the run-up to local elections on Thursday.

A Johnson spokesman denied that it was a pre-election ploy or a way to divert attention from Downing Street rally scandals during a COVID-19 scuffle, saying the prime minister was determined to show his support for Ukraine.

“Britain is a precious friend,” says Zelensky

THE Zelenskywho was present in the Ukrainian Parliament for the first time since the start of the war, paid tribute to the support of Britain after the start of the war ten weeks ago.

«At this time, Ukraine and Britain have become partners, friends and brothers, and he who lied that he was a friend and brother has become, from a neighbor he was, an occupying power and a terrorist.“, He said, referring to Russia.

«Is that sad? Yes. It’s scary; No, it’s not scary when you have a friend like Britain and a leader like Boris Johnson by your side».


Source: News Beast

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