Speaking to reporters at RAF Brize Norton upon his return, Mr Johnson said it was important to demonstrate the UK's support at a time when the Ukrainians were 'suffering terribly' in the face of the ongoing Russian offensive in the Donbas
In his talks with President Zelenskyy, Mr Johnson said Britain would be prepared to train tens of thousands of Ukrainian troops as they continue to fight back against the Russians.
The PM said that it was important to prevent the Russians from"freezing" the conflict in order to consolidate their gains before mounting another attack. The Tories are widely expected to lose a crucial by-election in Wakefield in West Yorkshire on Thursday.saying he"could not be party to advising on potential law breaking".
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